Description
Fried pickles are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining a crispy, golden batter with the zesty tang of dill pickles. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these crunchy bites are easy to make and pair wonderfully with ranch or spicy mayo. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a quiet evening at home, fried pickles add a fun twist to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole dill pickles
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain the dill pickles on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each pickle slice into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour-cornmeal blend.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry coated pickles in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fried pickle slices (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg