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Fried Pickles Recipe

Fried Pickles Recipe

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Learn how to make delicious crispy fried pickles at home with this easy recipe! These tangy and crunchy pickle slices are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for snacking or as a fun appetizer.

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Fried Pickles:

  • 1 cup dill pickle slices (drained and patted dry)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • ranch dressing for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pickles: Pat dry the pickle slices on a paper towel.
  2. Mix Seasonings: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Set up Coating Stations: Place buttermilk in one bowl and panko breadcrumbs in another.
  4. Coat Pickles: Dredge pickle slices in flour, then dip in buttermilk, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry: Heat oil to 375°F, fry pickles until golden brown, and crispy.
  6. Drain and Serve: Transfer fried pickles to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with ranch dressing.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double-coat the pickles by repeating the flour and buttermilk steps.
  • You can use bread and butter pickles for a sweeter twist.

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