Easy Jalapeño Balls

These bite-sized snacks are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are filled with savory tuna and zesty jalapeños. You can dip them in cheese sauce for a treat that will disappear from the plate in seconds.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Jalapeño Balls, party food, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Tuna

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

180 g corned tuna
1 pack pancake mix
2 tbsp jalapeño, chopped
¼ cup corn kernel
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Cheese sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

Mix the base: Grab a large bowl. Add your tuna, pancake mix, chopped jalapeños, and corn. Stir it all together until you have a nice batter.
Shape: Take small scoops of the mix. Roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands.
Fry until perfect: Get your oil nice and hot in a pan. Fry the balls until they look golden brown. This usually takes a few minutes.
Cool and serve: Move them to a plate or a cooling rack. Let them sit for a minute before serving. Dip them in your favorite cheese sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Drain tuna: Squeeze out extra liquid before mixing.
Batch fry: Do not crowd the pan; fry in small groups.
Keep it warm: Serve immediately with warm cheese sauce.
Check temp: Ensure oil is hot enough to prevent the balls from getting soggy.

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