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Deep Fried Pickles are crunchy, flavorful, and SO tasty! They are breaded and fried to perfection, making them a crowd favorite!
These crispy little Deep Fried Pickles are for sure on the list of favorite appetizers, right on up there with Bacon Wrapped Smokies and Jalapeño Poppers!
Why we love THEM!
Deep Fried Pickles are one of our FAVORITE appetizers at restaurants. If they have “frickles” on the menu, we order them.
We love the salty pickle taste with the crunchy breadcrumb coating, similar to our popular Fried Zucchini and Fried Green Beans.
Did you know they are super easy to make at home? This recipe is here to prove it.
These Fried Pickles give a big punch in the flavor department! Add that perfect crunchy outside, and you’ve got one delicious appetizer.
These are sure to be a hit at any football party or family get-together. Make sure to make a big batch because these fried pickles don’t last long around a hungry crowd.
Best Pickles for FRying
There are lots of different pickles you can use for this recipe! You can use sweet pickles, but we really love dill pickles for breading and frying.
Slice your own pickles. If you want to slice your own pickles I suggest cutting them just shy of a ¼ inch thick for the best pickle to batter ratio.
Varying shapes. Feel free to use any kind of shape and size of pickle you want—round, ovals, spears, or halves.
Pickle prep. Take your pickles out of the jar and make sure they are completely dried. Pat them dry and place them on a paper towel.
How to Make Fried Pickles
PREP. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Drain and dry pickles and place them on paper towels. Pat DRY with double-layered paper towels.
BATTER. While the oil is heating whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Add water and mix until smooth.
COAT. Add part of the dried pickles to the batter and toss to coat. Dip pickles in a pie pan filled with Panko.
FRY. Fry in the oil until golden brown. Continue until all the pickles are fried. Serve immediately with Ranch or your favorite dipping sauces.
Alternative cooking methods
BAKE. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place your breaded pickles in one layer on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
AIR FRYER. Preheat the fryer to 425°F. Place the pickles in a single layer in the fryer basket and cook for 7-10 minutes. They should be golden brown and crispy. Flip the pickles and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes on the other side.
Tips + Storing Info
Flavor variations. Feel free to change up the herbs/spices/seasonings in the batter. Add some paprika or chili powder to make it a little spicy.
Oil. When frying, choose an oil with a high smoking point such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil.
STORE. If you happen to have any leftovers, store them covered in the fridge for a couple of days.
To reheat. The best way to reheat them is in the oven. I like to crisp them up under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. You can also reheat them in an air fryer.
Favorite dips to serve with fried pickles:
Recipe FAQ
You can really use any kind or shape. We prefer dill pickle rounds. See the section above titled “Best Pickles for Frying” for more details.
Make sure you’re using an oil that’s meant for frying and can tolerate higher temperatures. Then make sure it’s hot enough for frying before adding the pickles. This way the pickles will crisp up rather than absorbing the oil and becoming soggy.
Make sure you pat the pickles plenty dry after taking them out of the jar. Dredging them in the flour mixture before adding the breadcrumbs also helps the batter adhere to the pickle.
For more favorite appetizers, try:
- Fried Ravioli
- Southwest Egg Rolls
- Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups
- Queso Blanco
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Deviled Eggs
- Buffalo Wings
Fried Pickles Recipe
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 (16-ounce) jar dill pickle slices
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup water
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Fill a frying pan with ½ inch oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350–375 degrees F.
- While oil is heating, drain pickles and place on paper towels. Pat dry to remove any excess juice.
- Whisk flour, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Add water and mix until smooth.
- Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
- Working in batches, add pickles to the batter and toss to coat. Then dip pickles in breadcrumbs, making sure to coat all sides.
- Fry pickles in batches in the oil for 1–2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining pickles.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
Video
Notes
Variations: Feel free to change up the seasonings in the batter for a different flavor. Add some paprika or chili powder to make it a little spicy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Fried pickles are so tasty at restaurants. How to get the breading to stay on was a mystery. Thank you for the clear directions.
So delicious! I used pickle juice instead of the water, making the batter fluffy and infused more pickle flavor into the dredging.
I made the fried pickles a little differently.
I used large kosher dills. Using an electric drill with a large drill bit (washed first) I hollowed out the pickles. I then stuffed them with a tuna and mayonnaise mix (light on the mayo).
At that point I used your recipe and fried the whole pickle.
So so so good with homemade ranch, oh my !
Loved these fried pickles! So yummy with homemade ranch dressing!!
I love fried pickles and these were even more delicious than what I’ve had at restaurants.
Fried pickles are amaaaaaaazzzzing. My favorite snack!
Delicious I’m a kid who loves these and I got my dad to help me make them we made a huge batch in about 20 minutes they were delicious my entire family loves them and we are very picky about fried pickles we all agree they are better then some you can buy at a restaurant and they use most things you can find at your house they only thing we had to buy was pickles! 10/10 defiantly recommend
I couldn’t keep my family from eating them while I cooked them. That doesn’t happen with much other than bacon.
Oh I’m so happy to hear that! So glad to hear your family enjoyed them.
I didn’t make these yet, but I think they would taste delicious if I make any anytime soon.
I feel like they will just crunch in my mouth and will be delicious.