Air Fryer Jalapeño Fries are going to be your families new favorite side dish!!! They are my new favorite snack- I ate 3 peppers in one sitting!!! Crunchy peppers with a little zing done in 10 minutes!
What You Will ❤️ About Jalapeño Fries
- No grease! You’ll only need a light spritz of olive oil for these crunchy bites!
- Not Spicy – Because you’re scraping out the seeds, there’s really not much spice to these – but you can make your dipping sauce spicy to make up for it!
- Quick! Once you bread them, they’re done in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients for Jalapeno Fries
Simple ingredients make these delicious Jalapeno Fries easy to make and easy to eat! Here’s what you’ll need:
- 6 jalapenos – try and choose large jalapenos to give you more fries
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups cilantro lime panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- salt & pepper
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How to make Jalapeno Fries in the Air Fryer
- 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 using shallow bowls:
- 1. flour seasoned with salt & black pepper
- 2. eggs – whisk lightly
- 3. cilantro lime panko bread crumbs
- Take jalapeno strips through breading stations and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Also great to line your tray with parchment liners.
- Spritz with olive oil spray
- Air Fry at 375 for 5 min
- Flip, spritz and air fry for 5 min more until golden brown
- Serve with Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing (this dressing is so good – mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning & jalapeños!
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Recipe FAQs
Not really – you’re scraping out all the seeds. But you can spice them up by adding chili powder to the breading or dipping in a spicier sauce!
Yes – if you can’t find the cilantro lime – plain panko will work. You can also use cornmeal or bread crumbs as well. If using plain breading, I would season with Tajin Chili Lime seasoning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the air fryer at 300º for 3-4 minutes.
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
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Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries
Ingredients
- 6 jalapenos
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups cilantro lime panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut tops off Jalapenos. Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Slice into 1/2" strips (4 per jalapeno)6 jalapenos
- Rinse light with water so they're damp
- Set up breading stations: 1. flour, salt & pepper2. beaten eggs3. cilantro lime panko2 eggs, 1.5 cups cilantro lime panko bread crumbs, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper
- Take jalapeno strips through stations and place in a single layer in air fryer basket 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)
Ben says
This is an excellent recipe. I made these and they’ve been a big hit.
Just a heads up: in the reheating section, your instructions say to heat the fries in the air fryer at 3000 degrees. I assume you meant 300. =)
FoodHussy says
Hahaha – ooops – fixed!