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Step 1
1 Working with one at a time, use tongs to hold each poblano pepper over a gas flame, turning to char the skin on all sides – but just long enough so the poblanos remain firm
Step 2
2 They should take about 5 minutes per pepper
Step 3
3 Immediately transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, so the skins will steam/loosen (about 5 minutes)
Step 4
4 Discard the skins, then cut the chiles into 1/2-inch wide rings, discarding the stem and membrane/seeds
Step 5
5 Heat the oil in a deep pot or large, heavy saucepan to 350 degrees (over medium heat)
Step 6
6 Place a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels
Step 7
7 Meanwhile, arrange 3 bowls in an assembly line: one with the flour, seasoned with about 1 teaspoon salt; one with the beaten eggs; and one with the panko and chipotle powder whisked together
Step 8
8 Carefully and completely coat each ring in first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then in the egg, and then in the seasoned panko
Step 9
9 Working in batches, fry the rings in the hot oil for about 1 minute, until golden, turning them as needed
Step 10
10 Transfer them to the rack to drain; sprinkle lightly with salt right away
Step 11
11 (DIscard any unused flour, egg and panko
Step 12
12 )
Step 13
13 Serve warm