Description
Delicious crispy fries made from fresh banana peppers, offering a delightful crunch and slightly spicy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh Banana Peppers
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the banana peppers into thin strips.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare the egg wash by beating the eggs until smooth.
- Coat each pepper strip first in the egg mixture, then dredge in flour, and finally roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the coated strips in batches for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and serve hot.
Notes
Keep coated fries refrigerated and fry just before serving for freshness. Air frying is an option for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fries
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg