Texas Toothpicks

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    152 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Texas Toothpicks

Deep-fried Texas toothpicks are crispy, crunchy, and loaded with bold jalapeno flavor. Make this easy appetizer recipe in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 large jalapenos veins and seeds removed, cut into thin strips
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. In shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
  2. In a sealable bag like a Ziploc add flour, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Shake to mix.
  3. Toss the jalapeño strips in the egg wash, shaking off excess. Transfer to the bag, seal and shake to coat with flour mixture.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1” vegetable oil. When oil is hot, fry half the jalapeño sticks until golden, 2 minutes. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate, season with salt. Repeat with remaining jalapeño strips.
  5. Serve jalapeños hot with ranch dressing, Creamy Habanero Sauce or sauce/salsa of choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 357IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 357IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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