Description
Jalapeño Popper Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your friends and family. With a delicious blend of pepper jack and cream cheese encased in double-breaded goodness, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can serve them with various dipping sauces to enhance your snacking experience. Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Jalapeño Popper Bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 diced jalapeños (seeds removed)
- ½ cup diced green onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1½ – 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cheeses, jalapeños, and green onions until combined.
- Roll mixture into small balls (about an inch in diameter) and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls while preparing the dredging stations: one with flour, one with whisked egg and buttermilk, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each ball in flour, then dip in egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat for double coating.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry balls in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (135g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg