Description
Indulge in our Crispy Jalapeño Popper Bites, the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that packs a punch in flavor and crunch! Perfect for game day or festive gatherings, these flavorful bites feature a creamy filling of pepper jack and cream cheese, blended with fresh jalapeños and green onions. Each bite is double breaded and fried until golden brown, delivering a satisfying crunch that complements the spicy, cheesy interior. Serve them with your choice of ranch dressing or buffalo sauce for an extra kick. Easy to make and even easier to love, these jalapeño popper bites will be the highlight of any party table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 jalapeños (seeds removed and diced)
- ½ cup green onion (diced)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 – 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons Slay Ya Mama
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, jalapeños, and green onions until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a foil-lined baking sheet to chill.
- Set up a dredging station with flour in one shallow dish, whisked egg and buttermilk in another, and seasoned breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip into the egg mixture, roll in breadcrumbs twice for extra crunch.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium heat and fry 4-6 balls at a time until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg