Description
Crispy and Crunchy Fried Pickles deliver a Southern-style snack that tantalizes taste buds with golden-brown goodness. Zesty pickle slices coated in seasoned breading offer irresistible crunch, perfect for dipping and sharing with friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium pickles
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Frying Ingredients:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat dry pickles with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy coating adherence.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; second with beaten eggs and buttermilk; third with breadcrumbs.
- Slice pickles into uniform, thin rounds approximately 1/4-inch thick for consistent cooking.
- Dredge each pickle slice first in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage and shaking off excess.
- Dip floured pickle slice into egg-buttermilk blend, allowing excess to drip back into dish.
- Roll coated pickle slice in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create an even, adherent crust.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F, checking temperature with a digital thermometer.
- Carefully lower breaded pickle slices into hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove fried pickles using a slotted spoon, placing on wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with additional salt if desired and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Always choose crisp, cold dill pickles for maximum crunch and flavor intensity.
- Ensure pickles are completely dry before breading to prevent soggy coating and promote better adhesion.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg