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Fried Pickles Recipe

This golden brown, perfectly seasoned and crunchy Fried Pickles Recipe will become your absolute favorite snack and appetizer for game days and more! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: south, Southern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz whole dill pickles
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • Neutral oil for frying peanut, vegetable, canola, etc

Instructions

  • Preheat about 2-inches of oil in a large (8 quart) pot to 350°F. Prepare a tray with double paper towel stack. Set aside.
  • Drain pickle juice from pickles then cut the pickles into ¼ inch slices.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk egg and hot sauce and set aside.
  • In another bowl, add flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne and whisk to combine.
  • Add pickle slices to eggs then dip into flour mixture then shake off excess then lay on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Drop pickles in hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

The thicker you cut your pickles, the longer you will need to fry them.  Very thin pickle slices will fry quite quickly so keep an eye on them.
Storing those leftover fried pickles is a smart move, but keeping them crispy is the real game! Place 'em in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate, cover loosely with foil, and tuck away in the fridge. They're best enjoyed within a day or two, so don't let them sit too long!
Reheating time? The oven or air fryer is your best buddy. Preheat it to 375°F (190°C), spread the pickles on a baking sheet in a single layer, and give them about 6-10 minutes to get back that irresistible crunch. Avoid the microwave, y'all – soggy pickles are no fun!

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg