Fried Jalapenos

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by DeLea Lonadier, Montgomery, Louisiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 17, 2023

Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea Lonadier, Montgomery, Louisiana

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Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
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Fried Jalapenos

Yield:2 dozen
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapenos, drained
  • 10 ounces pimiento cheese spread
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 6 tablespoons cornmeal, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Ranch dressing, optional
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Directions

  1. Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers; pat dry with a paper towel. Stuff peppers with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture.
  3. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with ranch dressing.
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