Description
Fried pickles are a mouthwatering snack that perfectly balances crunch and tang. This simple recipe guides you in creating crispy, golden pickle chips that are ideal for parties, game nights, or a cozy night in. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser on your hands in no time! Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
- Dill pickle slices
- All-purpose flour
- Cornmeal
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the pickle slices to remove excess moisture.
- Set up your breading station: In one bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper; in another, whisk together eggs and buttermilk; in a third, combine cornmeal with desired spices.
- Dip each pickle slice into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally coat well in cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry coated pickles in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried pickles to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment by incorporating spices like paprika or cayenne into the cornmeal mixture.
Avoid overcrowding the frying pan; this helps maintain oil temperature for optimal crispiness.
Leftover fried pickles can be reheated in an oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried pickle slices (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg