Description
Crispy Fried Pickles are a crunchy snack that combines the tangy flavor of dill pickles with a crispy coating, perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dill pickle slices (about 12–15 slices)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by draining the pickle slices and patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until smooth.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each pickle slice first into the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured pickle slice into the egg and buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the pickle slice in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick. Repeat with all pickle slices.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add the breaded pickles to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried pickles and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or serve with a spicy dipping sauce like sriracha mayo.
- Try using different types of pickles, such as spicy or sweet pickles, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg