Crispy Fried Banana Peppers: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
These crispy fried banana peppers are a flavorful twist on a classic appetizer, featuring the savory addition of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 banana peppers
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Slice the banana peppers in half and remove the seeds.
- Wrap each half with turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each pepper first in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Fry the peppers in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cheese inside the peppers before wrapping with bacon.
- Adjust the seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 peppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Banana Peppers, Turkey Bacon, Appetizer, Fried Peppers