JALAPENO HOT DOG POPPERS

Steps:

• Vegetable Oil (for frying)
• Preheat oil to 360°F.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium.
• Cup Cream Cheese (softened)3 Hot Dogs (chopped)1 Lime (zested)1/4 Cup Pickle Relish1/4 Cup Cilantro Leaves
• Combine all of the filling ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
• Cups Wondra Flour1/4 Cup Crumbled Potato Chips1/2 Tbsp Baking Powder1/4 Tsp Baking Soda1 Tbsp Cornstarch1/2 Tbsp Salt
• Whisk together the Wondra Flour, Potato Chips, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cornstarch, and Salt.
• Eggs1/3 Cup Beer3/4 Cup Milk
• Whisk together the Eggs, Beer, and Milk. Add the wet into the dry and mix until a batter forms. Let it rest while you fill the Jalapenos.
• Jalapenos (hollowed out)filling from step 3
• Fill each of the Jalapenos with some of the filling, being generous but not to overstuff. Pierce with a toothpick to keep the shape. Grill for a minute per side, just until it begins to lightly char.
• Cornstarch (to dredge)batterSalt
• Dust the Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos in Cornstarch and then dip into the Batter. Carefully remove from the batter, shake off the excess, and then fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with Salt.
• Ketchup Mustard Cilantro Leaves (to garnish) Lime Zest (to garnish)
• Sprinkle Lime Zest and Cilantro over the poppers and serve warm with Ketchup and Mustard.Helpful Tips:1. Michael makes a stuffed jalapeno popper with hot dogs, cream cheese, cilantro, and relish.2. He uses the chips and beer in a beer batter to fry them.3. Take out the ribs and seeds to keep the poppers from being too spicy.