Fried Jalapeños with Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crispy, beer-battered fried jalapeño slices make a flavorful and spicy appetizer or snack, perfectly paired with ranch dressing for cooling contrast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Frying Ingredients
- Canola oil for frying (enough to fill 3-4 inches deep in pot or to fill line in fryer)
Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾–1 cup American style lite beer (Miller Lite, Bud Lite, or Coors Lite)
Main Ingredient
- 1½ cups fresh jalapeño slices, ¼ inch thick rings (from 4–5 large jalapeños)
Optional
- Bottled or homemade ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Preheat canola oil in a heavy-duty pot or electric deep fryer to 365°F. Add enough oil to reach 3-4 inches deep in the pot or to the fill line in the fryer. Line a large rimmed tray with paper towels and set aside for draining the fried jalapeños.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
- Prepare Batter: Add the lightly beaten eggs and ¾ cup lite beer to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Add the remaining beer if needed to achieve a consistency thinner than pancake batter.
- Coat Jalapeños: Add half (½ cup) of the fresh jalapeño slices to the beer batter and toss well to coat all slices evenly with the batter.
- Fry Jalapeños: Using fingers or tongs, lift individual jalapeño slices from the batter, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Carefully place the battered slices into the hot oil.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the first batch of jalapeño rings for 4-5 minutes, turning as needed, until lightly golden on both sides.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a spider scoop or large slotted spoon to remove the fried jalapeños and place them on the paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
- Repeat: Continue battering and frying the remaining jalapeño slices until all are cooked and drained.
- Serve: Transfer the fried jalapeño slices to a serving plate and offer bottled or homemade ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- To Store: Once cooled to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat: For best results, reheat in an air fryer to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: Approximately 5 minutes.
- Cook Time: Approximately 12 minutes.
- Total Time: Approximately 17 minutes.
- Servings: Makes about 4 servings.
Keywords: fried jalapeños, beer batter, spicy appetizer, jalapeño rings, crispy jalapeños, ranch dipping sauce