Texas Toothpicks
Love jalapenos? Try these crispy, crunchy, spicy and addictive Texas toothpicks, that are perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 6-8 jalapenos
- 2 tablespoon sparkling water
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Wash, dry and chop off the heads of the jalapenos. Remove their center and seeds, and slice into thin sticks.
- In a jar, combine egg, seasonings, flour and sparkling water.
- Whisk to form a smooth, uniform batter.
- Dip the jalapeno sticks into the batter.
- Deep fry over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove using a slotted spoon and onto paper towels to soak up excess oil.
Notes
- Make sure you slice the jalapenos into thin strips of uniform size and thickness. This will ensure they all crisp up at the same time.
- De-seed and de-vein the jalapenos if you want them to be less spicy, and keep them on if you love the heat.
- Make sure the oil is hot, but not smoking hot, or the jalapeno sticks will end up burning.
- To make things quicker, you can use a packaged breading mix too!
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg
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