Jalapeño Bites

What is it?

Breaded, fried bites filled with cream cheese and jalapeño pepper, these come as a small side item in a few-piece order. The filling is smooth and rich, with the pepper folded through so the heat stays spread out instead of hitting in one sharp burst. Outside, the breading fries into a firm, crisp shell. At Arby’s, they sit alongside the usual fries and other sides, but the format is closer to a popper than a fry. They’re served hot after frying, and the contrast between the crunchy coating and soft center is the main thing going on here.