These fantastic grilled jalapeños are easy to make and taste great as a side dish, added to tacos, quesadillas, or in a grain bowl.

Grilling jalapenos tames some of their heat, but they still have a great amount of spice. Added with the seasonings and fresh lime juice, you'll love the combination of flavors.

Grilled jalapeno peppers on a small green plate with a halved lime.

Recipe Features

These tasty grilled peppers are so easy to make! Grilling the jalapenos brings out the best flavors. There's not much prep work and start to finish; you'll have these made in about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
Garlic Powder
Sea Salt
Ground Cumin

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat (350 to 450 degrees F).

Step 2: Wash and fully dry the peppers.

Step 3: Add the oil, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to a mixing bowl and stir till combined. Add in the peppers and toss till they are fully coated with oil.

Jalapeños tossed with oil and spices in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Step 4: Thread the peppers onto metal or bamboo skewers.

Jalapeños threaded onto a metal skewer sitting on a sheet pan next to a bowl with marinade.

Step 5: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes till grill lines have formed, then flip and grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

Fresh jalapeños on a metal skewer grilling.

Step 6: Remove from the grill and top with an optional squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

Grilled Jalapeños on a small green plate.

Storage

Storage - leftovers can be saved for up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
To Freeze - grilled jalapenos can be saved for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe ziptop bag.
Reheat - in the microwave in 30-second increments.

How to Use Grilled Jalapeños

Add them to tacos
Use them to top soup or chili
Add them to nachos
Use them in salsa or queso

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Grilled Jalapeños

Here's how to easily grill jalapeños - serve them as a side dish or add them to tacos or enchiladas.

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Prep Time: 6

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 14

Servings: peppers

Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

6 to 8 jalapeño peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cumin powder

Instructions

Heat a grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat (350 to 450 degrees F).
Wash and fully dry the peppers.
Add the oil, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Add the peppers and toss until they are fully coated with oil.
Thread the peppers onto metal or bamboo skewers. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes till grill lines have formed, then flip and grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the grill and top with an optional squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.