Air Fryer Keto Fried Jalapenos
Enjoy these keto spicy breaded jalapenos as a snack or serves as an appetizer for the big game or at a potluck. They will disappear fast!
8
Servings
118
Calories
8.3g
Fat
7.9g
Protein
3.1g
Net Carb
3.9g
Total Carbs
Air Fryer Keto Fried Jalapenos Ingredients
1 (16oz) jar of sliced tamed jalapeno pepper - 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno juice, saved from the jar
- 2 cups 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Air Fryer Keto Fried Jalapenos Directions
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Prepare the jalapenos
Drain jalapenos and save 2 tablespoons of juice from the jar. Sandwich the jalapeno slices between two paper towels to allow for most of the excess liquid to be absorbed.
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Get 3 bowls
Using three bowls for your dipping bowls, add you ingredients. In bowl 1, mix together almond flour, cajun seasoning, and salt. In bowl 2, whisk together eggs and jalapeno juice. In bowl 3, mix together ground pork rinds, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
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Dip in almond flour
Working in batches, dip each jalapeno slice into the almond flour mixture just to coat.
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Dip in egg wash
Next, dip the jalpeno slices into the egg wash.
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Dip in pork rinds
Last, dip into the pork rind mixture. Repeat with remaining jalapeno slices.
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Air fry the jalapenos
Place a layer of breaded jalapeno slices on the basket in the air fryer. Spray jalapenos with avocado oil or olive oil. Turn air fryer to 400 degrees and air fryer jalapenos for 6 minutes. Flip over the jalapenos and continue to air fry for an additional 6 minutes. Once done, remove jalapenos from the basket and repeat with other breaded jalapenos.
