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How to Make Crispy Deep Fried Jalapenos
Mexican food is not all about tacos and burritos, but neither is it all about elaborate casseroles and impressive looking ceviche recipes. If you fancy making a classic Mexican snack, which looks impressive to serve at a dinner party or buffet but is really quick and easy to prepare, what about the following fried jalapenos recipe? The fried jalapenos batter consists of beer, spices, eggs, flour and more, to give it a light, crispy finish, and the creamy avocado salsa is the perfect dip for these.
There are deep fried cheese stuffed jalapenos recipes and breaded fried jalapenos recipes that you might like to make, but the following recipe is a true Mexican classic, in that it combines jalapenos with a spiced batter, so you get the pure jalapeno taste. The avocado salsa blends juicy plum tomatoes, avocado, onion, garlic and more, for a delicious result.
This salsa also has feta cheese in, which is technically a Greek ingredient and could be replaced with the Mexican queso fresco or queso blanco. However, feta has a slightly sour tang, which makes it perfect for this salsa recipe because the slight sourness gives it an incredible flavor and makes the finished salsa taste so good.
Battered Fried Jalapenos with an Avocado Salsa
Ingredients -
2 eggs
1 cup beer
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced jalapenos
½ quart vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Salsa:
2 chopped plum tomatoes
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 minced clove garlic
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 peeled, pitted and chopped ripe avocado
Preparation:
First, make the salsa.
Stir the avocado with the tomatoes, garlic, and onions.
Stir in the oregano and parsley, then the vinegar and olive oil.
Stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Cover the salsa and chill it for 3 to 5 hours.
Combine the salt, pepper, flour, garlic powder, beer, eggs, and chili powder in a bowl.
Heat the oil to 365 degrees F in a big pot or a deep fryer.
Dip the jalapenos in the batter, and then transfer them to the deep fryer.
When they float to the surface of the oil, they are cooked.
They will be crispy and golden brown.
Serve the hot battered jalapenos with the avocado salsa.
(Serves 8)
Photo Description:
The fried jalapenos batter is light, crunchy and makes these deep fried jalapenos look so tempting. If you are looking for ideas for buffet food, what about making deep fried jalapenos, or even put some cheese inside them to make deep fried cheese stuffed jalapenos recipes? Serve these delicious treats with a homemade dip, such as this avocado salsa, as well as some salad on the plate, for a colorful garnish. Jalapenos feature in many Mexican recipes and this versatile ingredient can even be battered and deep fried, and enjoyed as a tasty snack in its own right.
