Description
Crispy, golden-battered jalapeño slices fried to perfection, these Jalapeño Bottle Caps are a spicy, crunchy snack or appetizer with a flavorful beer-infused batter.
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapeño Peppers
- 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings
Batter
- 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 fizzy seltzer or clear soda)
Frying
- 2 to 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil (enough to cover the battered jalapeño peppers)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a large pan, heat the peanut or vegetable oil over medium heat. Ensure it reaches frying temperature but does not boil.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Prepare the Batter: Add the two large eggs to the flour mixture and beat thoroughly until a batter forms.
- Add Beer or Soda: Gradually stir in the 4 ounces of light beer or fizzy soda into the batter until smooth and well combined.
- Coat Jalapeño Rings: Dip the sliced jalapeño rings into the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Fry Jalapeño Caps: Carefully fry the battered jalapeño slices in the heated oil in batches. Fry each batch for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally until the batter is golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Season: Remove the fried jalapeño caps with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While hot, lightly salt them to taste. Serve immediately for best crispness.
Notes
- Use light beer for authentic flavor or substitute with fizzy seltzer or clear soda for a non-alcoholic version.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the batter or undercooking the jalapeño rings.
- Adjust seasoning in the batter according to your taste preferences.
- Be careful handling hot oil and fried jalapeños as they can be very spicy.
- Serve as a spicy appetizer or snack with a dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
