Ingredients:
Wearing plastic gloves, cut stem end off jalapeño peppers with a paring knife. Carefully remove seeds along with the white membrane. Stuff jalapeño peppers with cheddar cheese. Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees F. While your oil is heating crack the 3 eggs into a small bowl, slightly beaten. Place bread-crumbs into a shallow pan. Place a 4 jalapeño peppers into the egg batter, toss gently to coat. Using fork, lift 1 pepper at a time out of the egg batter, shaking off excess batter. Place the 4 jalapeño peppers with batter into the bread-crumbs, toss to coat. Place all uncooked jalapeño peppers on a sheet pan. When all jalapeño peppers are coated, set them aside for 15 minutes to allow for set up and dry time. Repeat 6 more times with the remaining peppers. Take a slotted spoon and slide the jalapeño peppers, 5 or 6 at a time, into hot oil very carefully no to splash. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden or your preference. Remove to platter lined with lined plate with a paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining peppers.- 24 fresh medium-size jalapeño peppers (about 1/3 pound)
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups bread crumbs
