Beer-Battered Jalapeño Bites

 

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

3

teaspoons baking powder

1

teaspoon table salt

1

bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer, chilled

Vegetable oil for deep frying

10

medium to large jalapeño chiles, cut into 1/4-inch rings

Coarse sea salt, if desired

1

cup ranch dressing

• 1 In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
• 2 In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip jalapeño slices in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt.
• 3 Serve fried jalapeño bites warm with ranch dressing.