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Habanero Cheees Fritters similar to those served at Salvador Molly’s in Portland

Hot, super spicy and delicious habanero cheese fritters will make you cry and smile at the same time!

Ingredients:

  • 1 c. sifted flour
  • ½ c. corn flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ c. buttermilk
  • ¼ c. milk
  • 1 tbsp. melted butter
  • ¼ c. sugar
  • ¼ c. ground black pepper
  • ¼ c. garlic powder
  • 1 tbs cumin
  • ¼ c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 15-30 habanero peppers, minced (depending on your heat tolerance)
  • 2 c. mozzarella cheese, grated
  • ½ c. sharp cheddar, grated

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and mix well or place the ingredients in a food processor until peppers are well ground and ingredients are well mixed. Add more milk if the batter looks too dry.

Bring oil to temperature 350° F, using a small ice cream scoop, drop into hot oil – about 4 per batch. As they float up, roll them so they cook evenly. Cook them until browned, drain on paper towels and eat immediately.

You can pre-make them and finish them later by double frying.  Just remove them early and drain.  Then fry again right before serving at the same temperature for extra crispness.