- Jalapeños: 10-12 medium-sized jalapeños, fresh and firm
- Brie cheese: 8 ounces of creamy brie cheese
- Honey: 3 tablespoons of high-quality honey
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (Panko breadcrumbs are recommended for extra crunch)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: For frying (enough to fill your frying pan about 2 inches deep)
Preparation
- Prepare the Jalapeños:
- Wash the jalapeños thoroughly.
- Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds and ribs to reduce the heat or leave some in for a spicier kick.
- Prepare the Brie:
- Cut the brie cheese into small pieces that will fit inside the jalapeño halves.
- Place a piece of brie inside each jalapeño half.
Breading and Frying
- Set Up Your Breading Station:
- Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Jalapeños:
- Dredge each brie-stuffed jalapeño in flour, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Fry the Jalapeños:
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded jalapeños in batches.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried jalapeños to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Finishing Touch
- Drizzle with Honey:
- Arrange the fried jalapeños on a serving platter.
- Warm the honey slightly to make it easier to drizzle.
- Drizzle the warm honey over the fried jalapeños just before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the fried jalapeños with brie and honey drizzle immediately while they are still warm and crispy.
- Pair with your favorite dipping sauces or enjoy them as they are.
