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Jalapeno Bottle Caps Recipe (Fried Jalapeno Slices)
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno, snack
Servings: 10
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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.
  • In batches, coat the sliced jalapeno peppers in the batter.
  • Fry the battered peppers about 5-6 minutes each, turning if needed, until golden. 
  • Drain on paper towels and serve.

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 29mg | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg