š„š Fried Pickles (Crispy Southern Style)
Crunchy on the outside, tangy and juicy insideāfried pickles are a classic snack or appetizer you can make in minutes.
š§¾ Ingredients:
- 1 cup dill pickle slices (chips or spears cut into coins)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Ā½ cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Ā½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Ā½ teaspoon black pepper
- Ā½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- Ā½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
š„ Instructions:
1. Prep the pickles
Drain pickles well and pat them dry with paper towels. (This helps the coating stick and prevents splatter.)
2. Make the batter setup
- In one bowl: mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- In another bowl: whisk egg and buttermilk together
3. Coat the pickles
Dip pickles in the wet mixture first, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated. For extra crunch, double-dip.
4. Fry them
Heat oil in a deep pan to about 175Ā°C (350Ā°F).
Fry pickles in batches for 2ā3 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Drain & serve
Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
š„£ Dipping Sauce Ideas:
- Ranch dressing (classic)
- Spicy mayo
- Garlic aioli
- Chipotle sauce
š” Tips:
- Dry pickles = crispier coating
- Donāt overcrowd the pan
- Cornmeal gives a more āSouthern fair foodā crunch
- Add cayenne pepper if you want heat š„
If you want, I can also give you:
- Air fryer fried pickles (healthier version)
- Extra crispy restaurant-style batter recipe
- Or spicy Nashville-style fried pickles