Description
Enjoy the irresistible crunch of these Crispy Fried Pickles – a classic Southern appetizer perfect for game day or any gathering. Tangy dill pickle chips are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and crispy panko breadcrumbs, then fried to golden perfection. Serve with creamy ranch dressing or spicy mayo for a delicious snack that will disappear in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
Dill Pickle Chips:
- 1 jar dill pickle chips, drained and patted dry
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Batter:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Breadcrumbs:
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Ranch dressing or spicy mayo for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare Batter: In another bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk.
- Coating Assembly Line: Place remaining 1/2 cup flour in a third bowl. Pour panko breadcrumbs into a fourth bowl.
- Breading Process: Dredge each pickle chip in plain flour, then dip into the egg mixture, coat in seasoned flour, and press into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry Pickles: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry pickles in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure pickles are well dried before breading for maximum crispiness.
- You can use bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter flavor.
- For extra crunch, double coat the pickles in egg and panko.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6–8 pickle chips
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
