Description
Crispy Fried Pickles are a delightful and addictive snack, perfect for any occasion! These pickles are coated in a crispy, golden-brown batter and fried to perfection, creating the ideal balance of tangy, salty, and crunchy. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer at a party, enjoying them with a cold drink, or simply craving something crispy, these fried pickles will hit the spot. Paired with a creamy dipping sauce, they are guaranteed to be a hit with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar of dill pickle chips (about 16 oz), drained and patted dry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional: Ranch dressing or creamy dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickles:
- Drain the pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step ensures the coating sticks properly.
- Make the Coating:
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
- Coat the Pickles:
- Dip each pickle chip into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Next, dip the pickle into the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks evenly. Repeat until all pickles are coated.
- Fry the Pickles:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat, making sure the oil is hot enough for frying (around 375°F/190°C).
- Carefully drop the coated pickles into the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the pickles from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the crispy fried pickles immediately while hot and crunchy.
- Optional: Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite creamy dipping sauce for extra flavor!
Notes
- Be sure to dry the pickles well before coating them to ensure the batter sticks.
- You can use different types of pickles, such as spears or pickle slices, for this recipe.
- For extra crunch, add a little more cornmeal to the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Snack, Appetizer