Jalapeño Jack Recipe
fried jalapeños, pepper jack, sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion, brioche bun, waffle fries
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Ingredients
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Fried Jalapeños
Sriracha Aioli
Burger Assembly
Method
Fried Jalapeños
- 1
Prepare the Jalapeños
Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds for less heat or leave them in for extra spice.
- 2
Soak in Buttermilk
Place the jalapeños in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Jalapeños
Remove the jalapeños from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 5
Fry the Jalapeños
In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the jalapeños in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Sriracha Aioli
- 6
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
Burger Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the tomato and red onion into thin slices.
- 8
- 9
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion, 1-2 fried jalapeños, and a slice of pepper jack cheese. Drizzle with sriracha aioli before placing the top half of the bun.
- 10
Serve with Waffle Fries
Serve the assembled burgers with a side of hot waffle fries.
