Crispy Jalapeno Poppers
What could be better than fried Jalapeno Poppers on Rainy, windy day? I love to prepare fried stuff on rainy, cold day. Jalapeno poppers are perfect since they are nice and crispy whether you fry or bake them.
Ingredients
| Jalapeno pepper | 10 , halved, seeded | |
| Cream cheese | 8 Ounce , room temperature | |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Garlic cloves | 3 , minced (Optional) | |
| Salt | 1 Dash | |
| Panko bread crumbs | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Oil | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (For deep frying) | |
| For cornstarch batter | ||
| Corn starch/Plain flour | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Water | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , as needed |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Line a tray with foil.
MAKING
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic and salt, mix well.
3. Stuff the cheese mixture in jalapeno halves and bring every 2 halves together to make whole jalapenos.
4. In a mixing bowl, mix together cornstarch and salt. Add enough water to get a batter consistency, mix again.
5. Dip jalapeno, one at time into the batter and then in bread crumbs, place on the prepared tray. Repeat to get a double layered coating, repeat once more, if desired.
6. In a wok heat oil and fry the coated jalapeno until crisp and brown.
SERVING
7. Serve with your favorite dip.
Recipe Summary
