Name: Texas Toothpicks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 tsp. paprika -; 1/2 tsp. onion powder -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; Freshly cracked black pepper -; 1 large egg -; 1/2 c. whole milk -; 8 large jalapeños, cut into thin strips, veins and seeds removed -; Vegetable oil, for frying -; 1/4 c. ranch dressing -; Juice of 1/2 lemon -; 2 tbsp. chopped parsley -

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Ingredients for - Texas Toothpicks

1. 3/4 c. all-purpose flour -

2. 1 tsp. paprika -

3. 1/2 tsp. onion powder -

4. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

5. Freshly cracked black pepper -

6. 1 large egg -

7. 1/2 c. whole milk -

8. 8 large jalapeños, cut into thin strips, veins and seeds removed -

9. Vegetable oil, for frying -

10. 1/4 c. ranch dressing -

11. Juice of 1/2 lemon -

12. 2 tbsp. chopped parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Texas Toothpicks

1. Stage

In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, and salt, and season with black pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Dredge each strip jalapeño first in egg wash, then in flour mixture.

2. Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1” vegetable oil. When oil is hot but not smoking, fry half the jalapeño sticks until golden, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate season with salt immediately. Repeat with remaining jalapeño strips.

3. Stage

Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ranch, lemon, and parsley. Serve jalapeños hot with ranch dipping sauce.