Jalapeno Tuna Bombs

  • Prep Time
    15 minutes
  • Cook Time
    30 minutes
  • Serv Size
    Yields 12 jalapeno halves

JalapeƱos stuffed with cream cheese and spicy tuna, breaded with Panko breadcrumbs and fried, then topped with three flavorful sauces. The perfect appetizer!

Ingredients

For Jalapeno Tuna Bombs

For Spicy Mayonnaise

    Directions

    Jalapeno Tuna Bombs are jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and seasoned spicy tuna, breaded with Panko Japanese-style breadcrumbs for a light, airy texture and ultra-crispy crunch, then fried to a golden-brown, and topped with spicy mayonnaise, sriracha, and teriyaki sauce.

    Step1

    Trim the stem ends of the jalapeƱos, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes.

    Step2

    In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of chili crunch or chili oil, 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce.

    Step3

    Pat the tuna dry with a paper towel, then finely mince it and transfer it to a medium-sized bowl.

    Step4

    Add the chili crunch sauce to the minced tuna and mix until combined.

    Step5

    Prepare your Jalapeno Tuna Bomb making station. Add 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour to a shallow dish. Beat 3 eggs and pour them into another shallow dish, and place 3/4 cup of panko in its own separate shallow dish. Cream cheese should be at room temperature to make it easier to work with.

    Step6

    Preheat a frying pan with canola or vegetable oil to 350°F. Begin by spreading cream cheese into the jalapeños.

    Step7

    Next, stuff each jalapeno half with tuna and press it down lightly.

    Step8

    Roll the Jalapeno Tuna Bombs in all-purpose flour.

    Step9

    Next, coat in egg, and lastly roll in Panko breadcrumbs.

    Step10

    Gently place them in hot oil, frying them a couple minutes on each side until golden brown.

    Step11

    Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

    Step12

    Prepare the sauce by mixing 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons of sriracha, stirring until well combined.

    Step13

    Drizzle Jalapeno Tuna Bombs with a generous amount of spicy mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce, and sriracha. Garnish with freshly chopped chives.

    Step14

    Enjoy!

    Conclusion

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