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Fried Pickles Recipe

Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Fried Pickles Recipe offers a crunchy, tangy snack perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 1 jar Sliced Dill Pickles Drain well
For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or garlic salt, adjusted
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Minced onion can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Powder Smoked paprika for variation
For the Wet Mixture
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with plant-based options
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy alternatives work
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or peanut oil

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Medium bowls
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pickles by draining them and patting them dry with paper towels.
  2. Make the breading station by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in one bowl; whisk eggs and milk in another.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Coat each pickle slice in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and back into the flour for double-dipping.
  5. Fry the coated pickles in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  6. Remove the fried pickles using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3picklesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with ranch dressing or creative dips like blue cheese or spicy hot sauce for added flavor.

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