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title: "Fried Stuffed Jalapeños — Homemade Cheese Ajíes Rellenos Recipe"
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date: 2026-09-27
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# Fried Stuffed Jalapeños — Homemade Cheese Ajíes Rellenos Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-ajies-rellenos-fritos/)

![Golden, crispy fried cheese-stuffed jalapeños with dipping sauce](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fried-cheese-stuffed-jalapenos-featured.jpg)*Homemade fried stuffed jalapeños*

Fried stuffed jalapeños are made by slitting and seeding 12 large jalapeños, filling them with a mix of mozzarella and cheddar, dipping them in egg and milk, flour, egg again, and breadcrumbs, and frying them at 160 C (320 F) for about 6 minutes until golden. They take 30 minutes of preparation plus 10 minutes of cooking and serve 4 people.

They are an easy party appetizer for anyone who loves spicy food.

## How to Make Fried Stuffed Jalapeños?

Use large, firm chilies so they hold their shape once stuffed and fried. They are filled with a blend of melting cheeses and double-breaded for a crisp shell.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of stuffed jalapeños contains approximately 420 kcal, 30 g of carbohydrates, 28 g of fat, 14 g of protein, 2 g of fiber, 4 g of sugars, 110 mg of cholesterol, and 450 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Fried Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe

**Preparation:** 30 minutes
**Cooking:** 10 minutes
**Servings:** 4 people

### Ingredients

- 12 large jalapeños
- 125 g (1 cup) of all-purpose flour
- 100 g (1 cup) of breadcrumbs
- 70 ml (1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons) of milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- Oil for frying

### Instructions

1. Wash the chilies and cut off the tips. With a sharp knife, make a T-shaped cut along each one, open carefully, and remove the veins and seeds.

![Fresh jalapeños ready to seed and stuff](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fresh-jalapenos-for-pickling.jpg)*Jalapeños*

1. In a bowl, mix the mozzarella, cheddar, salt, and pepper, stuff each chili with the mixture, and close them as well as possible so they keep their shape.

![Mozzarella for the melting cheese filling](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mozzarella-cheese-stuffed-jalapenos.jpg)*Mozzarella*

1. Beat the eggs with the milk in a small bowl. Put the flour and breadcrumbs in two separate dishes. Heat the frying oil to 160 C (320 F). Dip each chili in the egg mixture, coat in flour, dip in egg again, and finally coat in breadcrumbs, pressing so it sticks.

![Breadcrumbs for the crispy coating](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/breadcrumbs-panko-criadillas.jpg)*Breadcrumbs*

1. Fry the chilies in batches, turning gently, until evenly golden, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm as an appetizer.

## Additional Tips

### Wear gloves

Use gloves when handling chilies, or wash your hands well to avoid touching sensitive areas.

### Choose firm chilies

Large, firm jalapeños hold the filling and keep their shape when fried.

### Chill before frying

Refrigerate the breaded chilies for 15 minutes so the coating sets and the cheese does not leak.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jalapeños | Mild Anaheim or banana peppers | 1:1 | Less heat |
| Mozzarella and cheddar | Cream cheese | 1:1 | Creamier |
| Fried | Baked at 200 C | 15 to 20 minutes | Lighter |
| Breadcrumbs | Panko | 1:1 | Crunchier |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. How do I make them less spicy?

Remove every vein and seed, or soak the halved chilies in cold salted water for 30 minutes.

### 2. Can I bake them?

Yes, spray them with oil and bake at 200 C (392 F) for 15 to 20 minutes.

### 3. Which cheeses work best?

Good melting cheeses such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Chilean mantecoso.

### 4. What sauce goes with them?

Ranch, sour cream, guacamole, or a sweet chili sauce.

## What Are Ajíes Rellenos?

Ajíes rellenos fritos are breaded, cheese-filled chilies fried until crisp, popular as a spicy party appetizer in Chile.

## Jalapeño Poppers

The dish is similar to the jalapeño poppers popular in the United States, a Tex-Mex bar snack.

## Did You Know?

Most of a chili’s heat is in the white veins, or placenta, not in the seeds themselves, so removing them tames the spice.

## Recommended

- [Homemade Pickled Jalapeños](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/homemade-pickled-jalapenos-en-conserva-recipe/)
- [Chilean Fried Cheese Empanadas](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-fried-cheese-empanadas-recipe/)
- [Chilean Cauliflower Fritters](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-crispy-cauliflower-fritters-fritos-de-coliflor-recipe/)
- [Chilean-Style Guacamole](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-style-homemade-guacamole-recipe/)