Fried Pickled Jalapeños with Zesty Lime Ranch

Name: Fried Pickled Jalapeños with Zesty Lime Ranch
Total time: 30
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jar large deli sliced jalapeno peppers (such as Mezzetta® Deli-Sliced Jalapenos); 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix; 1 medium lime, zested and juiced; 3 cups vegetable oil; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix; 0.33 cup water; 0.25 cup cornstarch

Recipe by Nicolemcmom from allrecipes.com

Appetizer 30 Mins.

Ingredients

10 servings

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1 (16 ounce) jar large deli sliced jalapeno peppers (such as Mezzetta® Deli-Sliced Jalapenos)
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0.5 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
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1 medium lime, zested and juiced
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3 cups vegetable oil

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0.5 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
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0.33 cup water
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0.25 cup cornstarch

Instructions

Drain peppers and reserve 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of brine from the jar. Pat peppers dry with paper towels.
Combine sour cream, ranch seasoning, the zest and juice of the lime, and one teaspoon of reserved jalapeño liquid. Stir well and set aside. This could be made up to 3 days ahead.
Pour oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whisk together flour, taco seasoning, remaining reserved jalapeño juice, and water in a shallow dish until smooth. Toss dried jalapeños in cornstarch until lightly coated and shake off any excess. Coat slices in flour mixture with a fork and allow the excess to drip off.
Add several coated slices to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and repeat with remaining jalapeños, in batches. Serve immediately with ranch dip.