Description
These crispy fried pickles are the ultimate homemade appetizer, featuring tangy pickles wrapped in a perfectly spiced, crunchy breading. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleasing snack for game days, parties, or any time salty cravings strike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups dill pickle chips or spears, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry 1 1/2 cups of dill pickle chips or spears with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow bowls: Bowl 1 with flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne; Bowl 2 with eggs beaten with milk; Bowl 3 with panko breadcrumbs.
- Pour about 2 cups vegetable oil into a heavy skillet or Dutch oven and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge each pickle slice in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg-milk mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to help breading stick.
- Fry pickles in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Transfer fried pickles to a cooling rack or paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon or tongs. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt while hot.
- Serve immediately with ranch, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best results, make sure pickles are very dry before breading. Double-dipping in flour and egg helps the breading stick. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and crispiness. For gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free panko. You can bake or air fry for a lighter version. Serve hot for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 pickles
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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