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Texas Toothpicks
Deep-fried Texas toothpicks are crispy, crunchy, and loaded with bold jalapeno flavor. Make this easy appetizer recipe in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- In a sealable bag like a Ziploc add flour, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Shake to mix.
- Toss the jalapeño strips in the egg wash, shaking off excess. Transfer to the bag, seal and shake to coat with flour mixture.
- 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.
- Serve jalapeños hot with ranch dressing, Creamy Habanero Sauce or sauce/salsa of choice.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.