Jalapeño Popper Fritters With Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Jalapeño Popper Fritters With Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound medium green jalapeno 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; Sour cream

Servings: persons

1/4 pound medium green jalapeno 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
Sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Transfer jalapenos 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 jalapenos, then cut into large dice.
3
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 jalapenos and cream cheese.
4
In heavy, 4-quart pot over moderate heat, heat 3 inches of oil until thermometer registers 350u00b0F. Working in batches of 6 and returning oil to 350u00b0F 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.
5
Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

2005

kcal

Calories

204

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound medium green jalapeno chiles (about 4), 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Jalapeño Popper Fritters With Tomato Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Jalapeño Popper Fritters With Tomato Salsa

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