Fried Pickles

5 from 167 votes

Crispy, tangy fried pickles are perfectly crunchy and ready for dipping in under 30 minutes for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Equipment

candy and deep fry thermometer

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°F.
While the oil is heating, drain pickles and place them on paper towels. Pat dry to remove excess juice.
Whisk flour, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper 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.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

While you can use sweet pickles, we like dill pickles best. Make sure the pickles are completely dry before dipping.
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.
Fry the pickles in oil that's 350-375°F. Too low, and they'll become soggy. Too hot, and the pickles will burn.

Air fryer directions. Preheat the fryer to 425°F. Bread the pickles as directed, then place in a single layer in the fryer basket and cook for 7–9 minutes. They should be golden brown and crispy. Flip the pickles and cook for an additional 7 minutes on the other side.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

Reheat in a 350°F air fryer for 3-5 minutes or in a 400°F oven for 5-10 minutes.

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