Best Jalapeño Popper Fritters With Tomato Salsa Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

JALAPEñO POPPER FRITTERS WITH TOMATO SALSA



Jalapeño Popper Fritters with Tomato Salsa image

Provided by Andrew Friedman

Categories     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Dinner     Deep-Fry     Kosher     Candy Thermometer     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 20 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 pound medium green jalapeño chiles (about 4)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus about 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling on cooked fritters
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 ounces cream cheese, frozen and grated (about 1/4 cup)
6 to 8 cups vegetable oil
Tomato Salsa
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Transfer jalapeños to large baking sheet and roast, turning occasionally, until softened and blistered, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes. Wearing gloves, peel and seed jalapeños, then cut into large dice.
  • In large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In medium bowl whisk together buttermilk and egg. Whisk in dry ingredients, then fold in diced jalapeños and cream cheese.
  • In heavy, 4-quart pot over moderate heat, heat 3 inches of oil until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches of 6 and returning oil to 350°F between batches, drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil and fry fritters, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt.
  • Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS



Best Ever Jalapeno Poppers image

This is a recipe I made by taking the best of three or four popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don't last long. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Increase the recipe as necessary! Lots of tests helps to best figure out the way you like it. Be sure to wear rubber gloves while seeding the jalapenos -- they will burn.

Provided by HLSANDS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
  • Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
  • Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

TOMATO SALSA



Tomato Salsa image

Provided by Andrew Friedman

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Onion     Tomato     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Chill     Vegan     Cilantro

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 small Spanish onion, roughly chopped
4 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and quartered
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 1 1/2 limes)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, pulse onion until minced, about 10 seconds. Add tomatoes and pulse just until chunky, about 5 seconds. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper and pulse until mixture is mixed, about 5 seconds. Transfer to covered container and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors. (Salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.)

Related Topics