Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe
Bring the taste of your favorite appetizer straight to your kitchen with this Crispy Fried Pickles recipe. These golden bites are perfectly crunchy on the outside and tangy on the inside, making them an irresistible snack or side dish.
Crispy, flavorful fried pickles with a crunchy coating that perfectly complements their tangy and juicy interior. Dip them in your favorite sauce for the ultimate snack experience!
This recipe delivers restaurant-quality fried pickles that are easy to make at home. The batter is seasoned just right, creating a flavorful crunch that pairs wonderfully with the tangy pickles.
Tools You’ll Need
- Deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Paper towels
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 jar dill pickle slices or spears (drained and patted dry)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pickles:
Drain the pickles and pat them dry with paper towels. This step is essential to ensure the coating sticks and the pickles fry evenly.
2. Make the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg.
3. Coat the Pickles:
Dip each pickle slice into the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally back into the flour. For extra crunch, press the coated pickle into the cornmeal or breadcrumbs if desired.
4. Heat the Oil:
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
5. Fry the Pickles:
Carefully drop the coated pickles into the hot oil in small batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the pickles and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
6. Serve:
Serve the fried pickles hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or honey mustard.
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Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe
Equipment
- Deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Paper towels
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 jar dill pickle slices or spears drained and patted dry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs optional for extra crunch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickles:
- Drain the pickles and pat them dry with paper towels. This step is essential to ensure the coating sticks and the pickles fry evenly.
- Make the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg.
- Coat the Pickles:
- Dip each pickle slice into the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally back into the flour. For extra crunch, press the coated pickle into the cornmeal or breadcrumbs if desired.
- Heat the Oil:
- In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the Pickles:
- Carefully drop the coated pickles into the hot oil in small batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the pickles and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Serve:
- Serve the fried pickles hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or honey mustard.
Tips for Cooking
- Use pickle slices for easy frying, or pickle spears for a heartier bite.
- Pat the pickles dry thoroughly to avoid splattering oil.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 375°F for even frying.
- For an extra crispy coating, double-dip the pickles in the batter and breadcrumbs.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
This Crispy Fried Pickles recipe is the perfect snack or party appetizer. The contrast between the tangy pickles and the flavorful crispy coating will keep you coming back for more. It’s quick, easy, and sure to impress your family and friends!
Upgrade your snack game with these irresistible Crispy Fried Pickles. Whether it’s game night, a backyard gathering, or just a fun treat, this recipe will deliver crunch and flavor in every bite. Try it today and enjoy the magic of homemade fried pickles!
