Deep Fried Pickles

This Deep Fried Pickles Recipe is the perfect recipe for pickle fanatics. The pickles are coated in panko bread crumbs and fried until golden. 

We all know that pickles are having a moment. It seems like every time I turn around there is a new pickle inspired recipe. But you also can’t go wrong with a classic. Thats why I’m throwing it back a little today with this Southern classic recipe: Fried Pickles.

The first time I had fried pickles was actually at the restaurant where I used to work. One my fellow servers who had spent some time in the south, ordered some on her break one day, I tried one and have never looked back. They are AMAZEBALLS.

How do you make homemade fried pickles?

Step 1: Lay pickle slices on a paper towel and pat dry.

Step 2:  In one bowl whisk together egg, milk, a couple drops of hot sauce, Worcestershire and flour. In another, mix together flour, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder and ground pepper.

DES’ TIP: Whenever you’re going to coat things before frying, setting up an assembly line on the counter works best. Place the ingredient to be fried on one plate, the wet ingredients in a bowl and then the dry ingredients on another plate. Finally, a plate to put the coated ingredient on. Doing it this way makes the process quick and efficient! 

Step 3: Dip the dried pickle first in the wet batter and then dredge in the seasoned panko.

Step 4: Heat oil to 350 degrees. Use a slotted spoon to add coated pickles (in batches) to the oil and fry until golden brown.

DES’ TIP: Whenever you are frying food, it is important to make sure that you do not overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the food will steam more than fry and it will not be as crispy. This is why most recipes for fried food include instructions to fry “In batches”. 

Tips for making the best fried pickle:

Tip #1: let’s talk pickles. Because obviously. You will want to use any dill pickle. Sweet pickles won’t give you the same zing that dill pickles will. When it comes to shapes, for this recipe I picked pickle chips because I prefer the little bite size pieces. However, pickle spears also work quite nicely.

Tip #2: Use Panko bread crumbs to coat the pickles. The panko bread crumbs will give the pickles a super crunchy exterior. Because let’s be honest, when we’re talking fried food, it’s all about that crunch.

What is the best dipping sauce for fried pickles?

Finally, every good fried food has got to have a dip to go with it. You may be wondering what you should dip fried pickles in. I personally think that Creamy Ranch Dip is the perfect choice. And since, they are a southern tradition, how about dunking them in a little bit of Alabama White BBQ Sauce?

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Dill Pickle Chicken Wings 

Dill Pickle Dip

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Deep Fried Pickles

This Deep Fried Pickles Recipe is the perfect recipe for pickle fanatics. The pickles are coated in panko bread crumbs and fried until golden. 

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Easy Appetizer Recipes

Cuisine Southern

Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients

  

Ingredients:

• ▢ 15-20 round pickle slices
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1/2 cup milk
• ▢ hot sauce
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
• ▢ 1/2 cup flour divided
• ▢ 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• ▢ kosher salt
• ▢ oil for frying such as canola or vegetable

Instructions

 

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  Lay pickle slices on a paper towel and pat dry.
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  In bowl whisk together egg, milk, a couple drops of hot sauce, Worcestershire and 1/4 cup flour.
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  In another bowl mix together remaining 1/4 cup flour, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder and ground pepper.
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  Dip a dried pickle into batter then dredge into panko mixture to coat completely. Transfer to a plate, repeat with remaining pickles. Allow to sit while the oil heats.
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  Heat 1 inch of oil in a sauce pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Fry pickles in batches until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition Facts not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 20.1gProtein: 5gFat: 29.5gSaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 645mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3.4g

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