Description
Fried pickles deliver crisp texture and zesty flavor with every golden bite. This classic snack is simple, bold, and endlessly snackable.
Ingredients
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Pickles:
- 1 jar dill pickle slices
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
Wet and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil
- Dipping sauce
Instructions
- Pat each pickle slice completely dry using multiple paper towels, removing all excess moisture to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Submerge the dried pickle slices in 1 cup buttermilk for exactly 10-15 minutes, which helps the breading adhere perfectly.
- Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a wide, shallow bowl.
- Transfer each buttermilk-soaked pickle slice into the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to coat every surface completely.
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet, heating to precisely 350°F, using a thermometer to confirm the exact temperature.
- Carefully lower 4-5 coated pickle slices into the hot oil, ensuring they do not overlap or crowd the pan.
- Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until the breading transforms into a deep golden brown and becomes beautifully crisp.
- Transfer fried pickles onto a wire rack lined with paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their crunchy texture.
- Serve immediately alongside your favorite dipping sauce while the pickles remain hot and wonderfully crisp.
Notes
- Pat pickles completely dry to ensure the crispiest coating and prevent oil splattering.
- Cold buttermilk helps the breading adhere better, so don’t rush the soaking process.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain the perfect 350°F oil temperature for consistent crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with rice flour or a gluten-free blend to keep the same crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg