Description
Crispy Deep Fried Pickles are a delicious Southern appetizer featuring tangy pickle spears or chips coated in a flavorful seasoned flour and buttermilk batter, then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a juicy, zesty bite inside, these fried pickles make a great finger food for snacks, parties, or game day.
Ingredients
Pickles
- 1 jar pickle spears or chips
Batter and Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough for frying and will produce a crispy exterior.
- Prepare flour mixture: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful coating for the pickles.
- Make buttermilk mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until fully blended to form the wet batter that will help the flour mixture stick to the pickles.
- Coat pickles: Dip each pickle spear or chip first into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat it in the seasoned flour mixture to cover evenly.
- Fry pickles: Carefully fry the coated pickles in batches in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
- Drain pickles: Remove the fried pickles from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil and keep them crispy.
- Serve: Serve the crispy deep fried pickles warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch or spicy aioli, for a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature stays between 350°F to 360°F for optimal crispiness and to avoid soggy pickles.
- Drain the pickles well before frying to prevent excess moisture from causing splatter.
- You can use pickle spears or chips depending on your preference.
- Best served immediately for crisp texture; leftovers can be reheated briefly in an oven or air fryer.
- Serve with ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or sweet chili sauce for dipping.
