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Fried Pickles Recipe

Fried Pickles

Rahat
Crispy, tangy, and utterly irresistible, fried pickles are the perfect blend of crunch and flavor in every bite. These golden delights are coated in a light, seasoned batter that fries to perfection in just 5 minutes, making them an ideal snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup all purpose flour (125 g)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk (118 ml)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 kosher dill pickles cut into slices just shy of ¼” thick and lightly patted dry (see note)

Dipping Sauce (optional, plain old Ranch dressing also works great for dipping!)

  • 2 Tablespoons Ranch dressing
  • 1 Tablespoon BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • Dash tabasco sauce
  • Dash of ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Fill a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan 2-3" deep with oil for frying. Fix a frying thermometer to the edge (make sure it is in the oil but not touching the bottom of the pan) and set your heat to medium. Oil will need to reach 375F (190C) before you can begin frying, but this will take 10 minutes or so.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your breading mixture by whisking together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
  • Once oil has reached 375F (190C), prepare pickles for frying in batches of 3-4 slices.
  • Coat slices in flour mixture, gently shake off excess, dredge in buttermilk/egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture again.
  • Transfer (carefully!) to oil and fry 3-4 pickle slices at a time for 90 seconds on each side or until golden brown.
  • Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Make sure oil returns to 375F (190C) before frying your next batch of pickles.
  • Fried pickles are best enjoyed warm. If desired, serve with dipping sauce, which can be made by stirring together all of the dipping sauce ingredients until combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 607mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, crispy, dipping sauce, fried, pickles
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