Stop the press – go buy some jalapenos right now and get the air fryer out!!! Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries are going to be your families new favorite!!! These are my new favorite! I ate 3 peppers in one sitting!!!
Veggies are just so easy in the air fryer and my boyfriend actually saw someone do these Jalapeno Fries battered and deep fried on TV and I said – oh I can air fry them and do them even better!!! And I did!!! So crunchy – not greasy – and then dipped in some Jalapeno Ranch – yes!!!!
How to make Fried Jalapenos?
With veggies – it’s very easy to start your air fryer journey – three breading trays – one with flour, one with beaten egg and one with panko. Now you can mix it up by seasoning your flour – but I decided to jazz up the panko by using Cilantro Lime Panko – omg – the difference is amazing!
Once your breading trays are set up – slice the top off your jalapenos and then cut them in half. Scoop out the centers and then cut in half again so you have 4 pieces for each jalapeno. Next up breading – flour – egg – panko.
Place your fries in the air fryer and spritz with olive oil spray. Air fry at 375 for 5 minutes – flip and spritz again – air fry 5 minutes more and you’re done! Be sure to use my Creamy Jalapeno Ranch for a dip – omg – it’s so good!!!!!
These Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries are just so good! I can’t get over it – I’m not a big spicy food person – but since you scrape out the inside ribs & seeds – they’re really not spicy. Now – if you want to make them spicier – add hot sauce to the eggs or even red pepper flakes – that way they stick. I loved them just the way they were!
What to serve with Jalapeno Fries?
I’ll share some dips and main dishes that I think would be great with these Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries:
- Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Maid Rite Sliders with Cheese
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries
Ingredients
- 6 jalapenos
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups cilantro lime panko
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- Cut tops off Jalapenos. Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Slice into 1/2" strips (4 per jalapeno)
- Rinse light with water so they're damp
- Set up breading stations: 1. flour2. eggs3. cilantro lime panko
- Take jalapeno strips through stations and place in air fryers so they're not touching
- Spritz with olive oil spray
- Air Fry at 375 for 5 min
- Flip, spritz and air fry for 5 min more
- Serve with Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Claudine says
Oh YUM!! I’ve eaten deep fried jalapeno straws in restaurants, but these look good and because they can be made in the Air Fryer and not deep fried, they look “more better”! Got some fresh jalapenos at the grocery store today so I can make these this weekend. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
PS: I LOVE your nails. LOL!
Claudine in Fort Worth, TX
Heather Johnson says
Hahahah – thanks – and yes – make them – they’re soooo good! aNd thanks – my girl rhonda will love to hear you like my nails!
Claudine says
Heather,
I made the jalapeno fries and my hubby and I ate the whole dish in one sitting! (Big old hogs, we are.) They were so good and so easy to make.
Please tell your “girl” Rhonda (I’m betting she does your nails) that I am an OLD OLD retired hair stylist. I did nails some when I first started out and that was way before they even started doing artificial nails in salons! LOL! Anyway, tell her I compliment her on her work, it is very nice and unique.
Claudine in Fort Worth, TX
PS: I wish I still was in the business. I really miss it, but I got too old, too tired and my feet hurt so I knew it was time for me to retire. LOL!
FoodHussy says
I’m so glad you liked it!!!! I loved it too – I ate like 3 whole peppers without blinking! hahaha Yes – Rhonda is my Glitterati nail Goddess! I shared her comments and she was so thankful! Her work is internet-famous! (hahahaha)