Fried Jalapenos
Looking for a spicy snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer? These Fried Jalapeños are golden, crispy, and totally addictive—especially when dipped in Blooming Onion Sauce! Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving something crunchy and bold, this easy recipe is a must-try.
Quick Snapshot
Ready in: 25 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Best for: Game day, BBQ sides, weekend snacks
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy, spicy, and totally snack-worthy
- So simple—no fancy equipment needed
- Great way to use up a pile of fresh jalapeños
Ingredients for Fried Jalapenos Recipe
- Fresh jalapeños – sliced into rings
- Buttermilk – for soaking and adding tang
- All-purpose flour – for the crispy coating
- Out Grilling SPG Seasoning (or your favorite seasoned salt)
- Oil – for frying (vegetable or peanut oil works well)
- Blooming Onion Sauce – for the ultimate dip or Ranch dressing
Step-by-Step Instructions for Fried Jalapenos
- Slice the jalapeños – Cut fresh jalapeños into ¼-inch rings. Remove seeds if you want them a little less spicy.
- Soak in buttermilk – Pour buttermilk into a bowl and toss in the sliced jalapeños. Stir to coat well and let them soak while you heat the oil.
- Prepare the coating – Add flour and SPG seasoning (or seasoned salt) to a large zip-top bag. Shake to mix.
- Coat the jalapeños – Use a slotted spoon to lift jalapeños from the buttermilk. Add them to the flour bag, seal, and shake until well coated. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Fry until golden – Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 375°F. Fry the jalapeños in batches for 1–2 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack.
Serve with Blooming Onion Sauce – Dip crispy jalapeno rings in Blooming Onion Sauce and watch them disappear!
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Make it milder: Remove seeds and inner membranes before frying.
- Make it cheesier: Dust with grated Parmesan right after frying.
- Spice it up: Add cayenne to the flour mixture for extra heat.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh, but you can reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375°F for 2–3 minutes.
Craving spicy snacks? These Fried Jalapeños are just the thing! If you try them, leave a comment or rating below—I’d love to hear how they turned out!
Fried Jalapenos
Easy Onion Strings are a crispy and delicious addition to burgers and sandwiches or serve them up as an irresistible side dish or appetizer!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapenos sliced into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Out Grilling SPG Seasoning or favorite seasoning salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- Blooming Onion Sauce or Ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl, add sliced jalapenos, stirring to coat well.
- Mix flour and seasonings together in a zip top bag.
- Add sliced jalapenos to flour mixture and shake to coat. Shake off excess flour and place in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 375°. Add jalapenos a few at a time, turning after about a minute, frying until crispy. Remove to a wire rack, lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve with blooming onion sauce or ranch dressing.
Notes
Double recipe as needed, using the same amount of oil, frying in batches.
Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Reheat in an air fryer or toaster oven for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 2369mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
More Fried Appetizers to Try
- Easy Onion Strings – Easier than onion rings, just as delicious as a side dish or topping for burgers!
- Fried Pickles – A restaurant favorite that you can make at home! Have you tried them with bread and butter pickles? So good!
- Fried Okra – Always a crowd favorite and so good we could make a meal out of them!