Ingredients for - Fried Pickled Jalapeños with Zesty Lime Ranch
How to cook deliciously - Fried Pickled Jalapeños with Zesty Lime Ranch
1. Stage
Drain peppers and reserve 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of brine from the jar. Pat peppers dry with paper towels.
2. Stage
Combine sour cream, ranch seasoning, the zest and juice of the lime, and one teaspoon of reserved jalapeño liquid. Stir well and set aside. This could be made up to 3 days ahead.
3. Stage
Pour oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Stage
Whisk together flour, taco seasoning, remaining reserved jalapeño juice, and water in a shallow dish until smooth. Toss dried jalapeños in cornstarch until lightly coated and shake off any excess. Coat slices in flour mixture with a fork and allow the excess to drip off.
5. Stage
Add several coated slices to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and repeat with remaining jalapeños, in batches. Serve immediately with ranch dip.