Fried Pickles
Fried pickles are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—crispy, tangy, and utterly addictive. Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these little bites transform any gathering into a party. Quick to prepare and easy to make, they are ideal for game nights or casual get-togethers. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable snack that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dill pickle slices (drained)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the pickles: Drain pickle slices on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Dip pickles: Pour buttermilk into another bowl. Dip each pickle slice in buttermilk, then coat with the dry batter mixture.
- Heat oil: In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pickles: Carefully place battered pickles in hot oil without overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried pickle slices (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg