Fried Green Tomatillos With Jalapeño Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomatillos With Jalapeño Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime rind; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 cup cracker meal; 12 medium tomatillos, sliced; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup bacon drippings

Servings: persons

1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup cracker meal
12 medium tomatillos, sliced
2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup bacon drippings

1
Cook jelly and lime juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until jelly melts. Remove from heat; stir in lime rind, and set aside.
2
Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Combine milk and egg in a small bowl, stirring well.
3
Combine cracker meal, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Coat tomatillo slices in flour mixture, dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker meal mixture.
4
Heat vegetable oil and bacon drippings to 374u00b0 in a deep fat fryer. Fry tomatillo slices in batches 2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with jalapeno jelly mixture.
5
Note: To fry whole tomatillos, peel back husks, leaving stem ends attached; proceed as directed.

1507

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomatillos With Jalapeño Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Green Tomatillos With Jalapeño Dipping Sauce

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