Ingredients
2
cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3
teaspoons baking powder
1
teaspoon table salt
1
bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer, chilled
Vegetable oil for deep frying
10
medium to large jalapeño chiles, cut into 1/4-inch rings
Coarse sea salt, if desired
1
cup ranch dressing
Preparation
In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip jalapeño slices in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt.
Serve fried jalapeño bites warm with ranch dressing.
