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Crispy Fried Pickles

Golden crunchy fried pickles with a tangy center and seasoned crispy coating, perfect for parties and snack platters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Pickles
  • 1 jar dill pickle chips drained and dried
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Drain and thoroughly dry the pickle chips with paper towels.
  2. Prepare three bowls with flour, egg and buttermilk mixture, and seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Dip each pickle chip into flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep skillet.
  5. Fry the coated pickles in small batches until golden and crispy.
  6. Drain excess oil and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-coat the pickles before frying.