Texas Toothpicks
Discover the savoury and crispy taste of Texas Toothpicks, a popular appetizer made of thinly sliced jalapeño peppers and onion strips, deep-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 large jalapenos
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of black pepper
- Oil
Instructions
- Start by slicing the jalapenos and onion into thin strips. Be sure to remove the seeds from the jalapenos if you want to reduce the heat.
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
- Dip the jalapeno and onion strips into the batter, making sure they are fully coated.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully drop the battered strips into the hot oil. Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the Texas Toothpicks from the oil. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve your Texas Toothpicks hot with your favourite dipping sauce.