Description
Fried pickles offer crunchy coating with tangy pickle flavor in every bite. They’re a bold, snackable favorite that shines at parties and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 jar dill pickle chips or slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornmeal
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain 1 jar of dill pickle chips using paper towels. Press gently to remove excess moisture, ensuring your pickles are completely dry.
- Combine 1 cup flour, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Whisk 2 eggs and ¾ cup buttermilk together in a separate bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Create a third bowl with 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs and ½ cup cornmeal. Blend these ingredients evenly to create a crunchy coating.
- Take each pickle chip and roll it completely in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Dunk the flour-coated pickle into the egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Roll the pickle in breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick, even coating.
- Pour vegetable oil into a skillet, heating to exactly 350°F. Use a thermometer to confirm precise temperature.
- Carefully lower 5-6 coated pickles into hot oil. Fry for precisely 2 minutes on each side until deep golden brown.
- Remove pickles using a slotted spoon. Place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Sprinkle warm pickles with an extra pinch of salt. Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat pickles completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature, which helps create an even, golden-brown coating without greasiness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour and gluten-free panko.
- Add extra flavor by mixing herbs or spices into your breadcrumb mixture for a personalized twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg