Description
Southern Fried Pickles are a crispy, tangy snack that perfectly combines flavors and textures. This delightful treat features thick-cut dill pickles enveloped in a seasoned batter, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ideal for game days or casual gatherings, these fried pickles are best served hot with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch dressing or spicy mayo. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe brings the taste of summer picnics right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles (thick-cut)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain pickle slices on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Dip each pickle slice into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry coated pickles in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with ranch dressing or your preferred dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried pickles (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg