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Jalapeno Bottle Caps Recipe (Fried Jalapeno Slices)
These restaurant-style jalapeno bottle caps (fried jalapeno slices) are battered then fried until golden, the perfect crispy appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 fresh jalapeño peppers sliced into rings
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces light beer (or use fizzy seltzer or clear soda)
- 2 to 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil enough to cover the battered jalapeno peppers
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Do not let it boil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, garlic, paprika and salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the eggs and beat into a batter.
- Stir in the beer (or fizzy soda).
- In batches, coat the sliced jalapeno peppers in the batter.
- Fry the battered jalapeno peppers in batches about 5-6 minutes each, turning as needed, until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and lightly salt while they're hot. Serve.
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Notes
- Heat Factor: Medium. Try this with habanero pepper slices for a nice level of heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.