Description
Crunchy fried pickles deliver a zesty Southern snack that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure delight. Crispy, tangy pickle slices coated in a golden, seasoned breading will have you reaching for one more bite after another.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces dill pickle chips
- 2 inches Canola oil
Batter Ingredients:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat 16 ounces of dill pickle chips completely dry using paper towels, ensuring each chip is free from excess moisture.
- Create a smooth batter by whisking ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup milk, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon dried dill until no lumps remain.
- Heat canola oil to 375°F in a deep pot, filling it approximately 2 inches deep, creating a consistent frying environment.
- Dredge each pickle chip generously in the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off before carefully lowering into hot oil.
- Fry pickle chips in small batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they reach a deep golden brown and crispy texture.
- Remove fried pickles using a slotted spoon, placing them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the dipping sauce by combining ½ cup BBQ sauce and ½ cup ranch dressing in a small bowl, stirring until well blended.
- Serve hot pickles immediately with the prepared sauce, ensuring your guests enjoy them at peak crispiness.
Notes
- Pat pickles completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy coating that sticks perfectly.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain 375°F oil temperature for consistent golden-brown results.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with cornmeal or gluten-free flour blend and check baking powder ingredients.
- Serve immediately after frying to keep pickles super crunchy and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg