Huevos rellenos fritos

Ingredientes

• 6 eggs (hard boiled and peeled)
• 2 Tablespoons pickled jalapenos (finely minced)
• 1 Tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
• 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs
• oil (for frying)
• chives (freshly chopped)
• pickled jalapenos (in slices)

Preparación

1. 1

   Slice each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise.

2. 2

   Remove the yolks and add them in a medium bowl.

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   set aside: Set the egg whites aside on a plate or serving platter.

4. 4

   --- Make the Filling: ---

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   combine: Add pickled jalapenos and juice, Dijon, mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the same bowl with the yolks.

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   Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

7. 7

   --- Coat the Egg Whites: ---

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   Prepare a breading station with 3 shallow bowls for dredging: one for flour, one with the beaten egg, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.

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   Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning to the panko breadcrumbs.

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    dip: Carefully dip each egg white first in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.

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    --- Fry the Egg Whites: ---

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    Heat 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a deep-frying pan or heavy pot over a medium-high heat.

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    fry: Once the oil is hot and reaches 360°F, lower the breaded egg whites into the oil, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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    Fry in batches if necessary.

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    drain: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried egg whites and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off the excess oil.

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    cool: Let them cool slightly.

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    --- Fill the Egg White Halves: ---

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    fill: Use a spoon or piping bag to evenly distribute the yolk mixture into the hollows of the fried egg whites.

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    --- Add the Garnish: ---

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    Garnish with a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning, pickled jalapeno slices and chopped chives if liked.

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    serve: Arrange the fried deviled eggs on a serving platter and serve immediately.