Description
Crispy, golden homemade fried pickles coated in a flavorful seasoned batter and deep-fried to perfection. These easy-to-make appetizers are tangy, crunchy, and perfect for serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack or party treat.
Ingredients
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For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (enough for 2-inches depth in a large, heavy pot)
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Main Ingredient:
- 16 ounces dill pickle slices (drained and dried with paper towels)
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat 2-inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F to ensure the right frying temperature for crispy pickles.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a shallow bowl or plate, whisk together the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a seasoned dry coating.
- Make Batter: Add the hot sauce and water to the dry mix and whisk until smooth, forming a flavorful batter for dipping the pickles.
- Coat Pickles: Working in small batches, dip each pickle slice into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides for maximum crispiness.
- Fry Pickles: Carefully place the coated pickles one at a time into the hot oil and fry in small batches for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the fried pickles warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Be sure the oil temperature is maintained at 375°F for best results; too low and the pickles will absorb too much oil, too high and they may burn.
- Dry the pickle slices thoroughly to prevent the batter from sliding off during frying.
- Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, which can lower oil temperature and affect crispiness.
- Use a slotted spoon or spider to safely remove fried pickles from hot oil.
- Leftover fried pickles are best eaten fresh; reheat briefly in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
