Deep-Fried Chiles Rellenos

Name: Deep-Fried Chiles Rellenos
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 84 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (4-ounce) cans whole green chiles; 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon water; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 to 4 cups oil, or amount needed for deep-frying

Crispy battered chiles rellenos offer an authentic Mexican centerpiece, ideal for serving with warm tortillas and traditional sides.

⭐ 4.5 (19 reviews) Prep: 80 minCook: 4 minTotal: 84 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Lunch Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican

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Instructions

Preheat a deep fryer to 375 F with oil.
Drain chiles, make a slit, and remove seeds and membrane.
Cut cheese into sticks 1 inch shorter than chiles, 0.5 inch thick and wide.
Stuff chiles with cheese, press to seal, then thoroughly coat each chile in 1/2 cup flour.
Place floured chiles on a waxed paper-lined sheet and chill for one hour.
Beat egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, water, 3 tablespoons flour, and salt until smooth. Fold egg whites into the yolk mixture to create batter.
Dip each chile in batter. Slide chiles from a saucer into the hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes until puffed and golden.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 343 kcal

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Cholesterol: 95 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 376 mg

Sugar: 0 g

Fat: 29 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g