Description
Southern-style Fried Pickles deliver crispy, tangy goodness straight from Southern kitchens. Crunchy pickle slices coated in seasoned cornmeal batter promise a delightful appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) dill pickle chips
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Canola oil (for deep frying, 2 inches deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heating the oil to exactly 370°F for optimal frying performance.
- Whisk the batter ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth, then let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes to develop proper consistency.
- Pat the dill pickle slices completely dry using paper towels, applying gentle pressure to remove all moisture and ensure crispy coating adherence.
- Carefully dredge each pickle slice in the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off before gently lowering into the hot oil.
- Fry pickle chips in small batches, ensuring they do not overcrowd the cooking surface, and cook for 3-4 minutes until achieving a deep golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried pickles to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Combine Ranch dressing and barbecue sauce in a small bowl, creating a tangy dipping sauce that complements the crispy pickles.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting the fried pickles alongside the prepared dipping sauce for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Pat pickles completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Experiment with different pickle varieties like bread and butter or spicy pickles for unique flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornmeal for a celiac-friendly alternative to standard batter ingredients.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 370°F to prevent soggy or greasy fried pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg