Description
Spicy jalapeño bottle caps deliver a crispy, zesty appetizer perfect for game day snacking. Creamy ranch dressing complements the crunchy, pepper-packed bites you’ll devour with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 4 oz refined light beer
- 3 fresh jalapeño peppers (sliced into rings)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- 2–3 cups peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan to medium temperature, avoiding boiling point, around 350°F.
- Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, whisking dry ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Add whisked eggs to the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Pour beer into the batter, gently mixing to create a light, airy texture without overmixing.
- Slice jalapeño peppers into uniform rings, carefully dipping each piece into the prepared batter, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Carefully lower battered jalapeño rings into hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Extract fried jalapeño rings using a slotted spoon, transferring them to paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Allow rings to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent burning and enhance flavor absorption.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds for milder flavor or keeping them for extra heat, catering to different taste preferences.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with rice flour or gluten-free alternative blend.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature around 350-375°F, ensuring crispy and evenly cooked jalapeño rings.
- Prepare a complementary dipping sauce like ranch, chipotle mayo, or blue cheese to enhance the appetizer’s overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg