Description
Southern-style Crispy Fried Pickles deliver a zesty crunch that elevates classic appetizer traditions. Tangy dill pickle slices coated in seasoned buttermilk batter create an irresistible snack you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickles and Breading:
- 2 cups dill pickles, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Oil for Frying:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (or canola oil)
Instructions
- Pat dill pickle slices thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crisp coating adherence.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium bowl, creating a smooth binding liquid for breading.
- Combine flour, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a separate shallow dish, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Dredge each pickle slice first through egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat completely in seasoned dry mixture, pressing gently to ensure full coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed skillet or dutch oven to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully lower breaded pickle slices into hot oil in small batches, avoiding overcrowding, and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried pickles using a slotted spoon, transferring to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Sprinkle additional salt if desired and serve immediately while hot and crunchy, accompanied by ranch or preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat pickle slices completely dry to prevent soggy breading and ensure maximum crispiness during frying.
- Use cold eggs and milk straight from the refrigerator for better coating adhesion and smoother breading process.
- Add extra cayenne or hot sauce to breading mixture for spicy lovers who want a kick of heat in their fried pickles.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg