Deep Fried Pickles
Deep fried pickles offer a crispy, savory snack with tangy pickle slices coated in seasoned batter. The combination of spicy cayenne, garlic, and buttermilk creates a flavorful crust that pairs perfectly with the tang of dill pickles. Ideal for parties, appetizers, or a delicious treat any time.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs ⓘ
- 1 cup buttermilk ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar-based hot pepper sauce ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ⓘ
- 1 cup cornmeal ⓘ
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper ⓘ
- 32 ounces dill pickle slices ⓘ
- 1 cup vegetable oil ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of the flour, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt, and garlic powder.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, 2 cups of flour, salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Preheat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 365°F (185°C).
- Drain pickle slices and dip them into the milk mixture.
- Dredge the coated pickles in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Deep fry the pickles until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).