RCI-SN.002.0179.001
Jalapeno Poppers Salad
Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture then battered and deep fried to make delicious little appetizers.
Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Total15 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- jalapeno peppers12 unitsliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
- cream cheese8 ouncesroom temperature
- eggs2 unitbeaten
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 dash
- 1 cup
- 1 unit
Method
1
Prepare the jalapeno pepper halves by ensuring all seeds and white membrane are removed to reduce heat. Pat dry with paper towels to help the coating adhere properly.
2
Fill each jalapeno half with approximately 1 teaspoon of room-temperature cream cheese, spreading it evenly across the interior surface.
3
Combine the beaten eggs with 2 tablespoons of water and a dash of salt in a shallow bowl, whisking until fully incorporated.
4
Place the plain dry breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
1 minutes
5
Dip each cream cheese-filled jalapeno half into the egg mixture, ensuring full coverage on all sides, then immediately coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
6
Heat oil for deep frying to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan or skillet.
3 minutes
7
Carefully place the breaded jalapeno poppers into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
3 minutes
8
Fry until the exterior is golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
3 minutes
9
Remove the fried poppers with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
2 minutes
10
Arrange the cooled jalapeno poppers on a bed of fresh salad greens or mixed vegetables to create the salad base, following Jordanian presentation traditions that pair fried components with fresh produce.