Crispy Fried Banana Peppers
These crispy fried banana peppers are a nostalgic snack that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for gatherings or a late-night treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 banana peppers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and slice banana peppers.
- Prepare the coating mixture by combining flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.
- Dip each pepper half into the egg mixture.
- Coat the egg-dipped peppers with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to about 1-2 inches deep.
- Fry the coated banana peppers until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. You can also add cayenne pepper or paprika for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg