Stuffed Jalapenos Ii

11 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • onion powder to taste
  • 1/2 cup cornflakes cereal crumbs
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a half filled medium saucepan of water to boil. Place jalapeno peppers in the water 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. 2
    Blot dry interiors of the jalapeno peppers with a paper towel. Fill each jalapeno pepper half with approximately 1/2 ounce cream cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and vegetable oil. In another small bowl, mix remaining salt, flour, garlic powder, paprika and onion powder. Place cornflakes cereal crumbs in a third small bowl. One at a time, dip the jalapeno pepper halves into the egg mixture, the flour mixture, the egg mixture again, and finally the cornflakes cereal crumbs. Place coated peppers in a medium dish. Freeze approximately 2 hours.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Fry the frozen peppers 3 to 4 minutes each, until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve.

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