Description
An extremely tasty and easy way to enjoy roasted Hatch green chile! Whole chiles sliced in half, dipped in egg wash, then breaded in a box mix of crispy corn breading. Fried for just 30 seconds to golden perfection and served with cilantro lime crema dipping sauce. Perfect for game day or an appetizer!
Ingredients
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Crispy Hatch Green Chile Strips
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 box of extra crispy seasoned coating mix (by the bread crumb section)
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- 5 whole roasted Hatch chiles (whatever hotness level you prefer), peeled, stems and seeds removed, sliced in half
Cilantro Lime Crema dipping sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- zest and juice from one lime
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 clove of garlic
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for cilantro lime crema dipping sauce in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator and chill while frying up the green chile.
- Pour frying oil into a medium-size frying pan to about 3/4 inch deep. Set over medium heat.
- Place flour in one shallow container, mix egg and milk in another shallow container, and pour the entire box of crispy breading mix into a third shallow container.
- Take each chile strip and dip first in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip in the egg-milk mixture, then press into the crispy coating, covering both sides entirely. Lay flat on a clean plate and repeat.
- When the oil reaches 350 degrees F (or a wooden handle placed in the oil fizzes right away), gently slide a few chile strips into the oil. Fry for about 30 seconds per side, or until golden. Remove and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat until all strips are fried. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
These are so delicious, if you have guests over I would recommend doubling the recipe. Freeze freshly fried green chiles in a single layer over parchment or wax paper for 1 hour, then store them in a large zipper-lock bag for later! Re-heat in a single layer in the oven @ 375 degrees F for approximately 15-20 minutes, flipping half way through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: fry
- Cuisine: New Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strips