Gluten-Free Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls
A delicious and spicy gluten-free appetizer that packs a flavorful punch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free cornmeal
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled chorizo
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese, chorizo, jalapeños, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add water gradually until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
- Form the mixture into small balls.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the balls until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Serve with guacamole or salsa for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg