Fried Jalapeños

Name: Fried Jalapeños
Ingredients: 2 (11.5-ounce) jars whole jalapeno peppers, drained; 4 ounces Muenster cheese; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/4 cups beer; Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 (11.5-ounce) jars whole jalapeno peppers, drained
4 ounces Muenster cheese
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups beer
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Cut a small slit in each pepper, and carefully remove seeds. Rinse peppers with cold water; drain on paper towels.
2

Cut cheese into 18 pieces; insert 1 piece into each pepper.
3

Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; add 1 tablespoon oil and beer, stirring until smooth. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
4

Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a skillet or deep fat fryer; heat to 350°. Dredge peppers in 1/2 cup flour; then dip into batter. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Serve immediately.