Jalapeno Bottle Caps Recipe (Fried Jalapeno Slices)

4.87 from 23 votes

These restaurant-style jalapeno bottle caps (fried jalapeno slices) are battered then fried until golden, the perfect crispy appetizer or snack.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: jalapeno, snack

Servings:

Calories: 94kcal

3 fresh jalapeno 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

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.

Heat Factor: Medium. Try this with habanero pepper slices for a nice level of heat.