Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe: The Ultimate Crunchy Appetizer
Make perfectly crunchy, tangy fried pickles at home. This easy recipe delivers a golden crust and juicy dill pickle center, perfect for game day or your next party spread. Serve hot with ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 jar (16 ounces) dill pickle chips or spears, drained well
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Pat the drained pickles very dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- In the second dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined.
- In the third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Working in small batches, dredge the dry pickles first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip the floured pickles into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Finally, press the pickles firmly into the panko breadcrumbs, coating them completely. Place the breaded pickles on a clean plate or baking sheet.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Carefully add the breaded pickles to the hot oil in a single layer, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried pickles and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, like homemade ranch dip.
Notes
- For the best crunch, make sure your pickles are completely dry before breading.
- If you want to try an Air Fryer Fried Pickles method, spray the breaded pickles lightly with cooking spray and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- This recipe works well as a Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipe when served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 8 pieces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 75