Description
Experience the magic of Southern Fried Pickles—crispy, tangy snacks that elevate any gathering. With a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor in every bite, these pickles are perfect for game day or casual get-togethers. They’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear! Serve them with ranch dressing for an irresistible treat that will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough for about 2 inches in the pan)
Instructions
- Drain pickle slices on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Dip each pickle slice into buttermilk, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry coated pickles in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried pickle slices (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg