Crispy Fried Jalapeños 

These Crispy Fried Jalapeños deliver an explosive crunch paired with a flash of heat—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or zesty snack. Each jalapeño spear is coated in a light and airy beer batter, then deep-fried until golden and irresistible. The batter's carbonation ensures a delightfully crisp exterior, while the jalapeño's zing shines through. Whether dipped in ranch, piled onto salads, or enjoyed on their own, these fiery bites bring playful energy and crave-worthy flavor to parties, game day, or just when you want to spice things up.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
  

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1 cup beer (or substitute with club soda, ginger ale, or non-alcoholic beer)
  
  

• 1 pint vegetable oil (for frying)
  
  

• 2 cups sliced jalapeño peppers (about 5–6 large jalapeños)
  
  

• Additional kosher salt (optional, for seasoning after frying)
  
  

Directions

1. Slice jalapeños into spears: remove stems, halve lengthwise, optionally remove seeds, and slice into strips.
   
   

2. Whisk together flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, and beer until batter is slightly thinner than pancake batter.
   
   

3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 365 °F (185 °C). Maintain this temperature throughout frying.
   
   

4. Dip each jalapeño spear in the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated.
   
   

5. Fry battered spears until they float and turn golden brown. Let any browning continue even after removing from the oil.
   
   

6. Drain on paper towels. If desired, while still hot, sprinkle with kosher salt.
   
   

Nutrients

Exact nutritional info isn’t provided in the recipe—but here's a helpful estimate:

According to a university dining hall analysis, 1 ounce (about 28 g) of fried jalapeños offers:

• Calories: 18 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 0.4 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 3.7 g (Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugars: 2.2 g)
  
  

• Protein: 0.5 g
  
  

• Sodium: 1.7 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 6.8 mg
  
  

• Iron: 0.1 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 141 mg
  
  

For a richer estimate, another source suggests that 1 cup (~240 g) of “jalapeno fried” contains approximately:

• Calories: 690 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 52 g (Saturated Fat: 9.5 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 48 g (Fiber: 4.8 g, Sugars: 4.8 g)
  
  

• Protein: 7 g
  
  

• Sodium: 1429 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 48 mg
  
  

• Iron: 1.2 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 357 mg