Description
Southern Fried Pickles are a crunchy, tangy delight that make the perfect appetizer or snack. Coated in a crispy batter and fried to golden perfection, these pickles offer an irresistible burst of flavor with each bite. Serve them at your next gathering or enjoy them during a cozy movie night – they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dill pickle chips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your frying station by heating oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Dip each pickle chip into buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture until evenly covered.
- Carefully fry pickles in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 fried pickles (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, try adding crushed panko breadcrumbs to the batter. Experiment with different spices like smoked paprika or onion powder for varied flavors.