Fried Pickles Recipe

5 from 167 votes

Fried Pickles Recipe

Crispy Fried Pickles are coated in seasoned batter and crunchy panko, then fried until golden for an easy appetizer ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

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 deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot with about ½ inch vegetable oil and heat to 375°F. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature while frying.
Drain the pickle slices and spread them on paper towels. Pat them very dry so the batter sticks better and the pickles do not splatter as much in the hot oil.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Working in small batches, coat the pickle slices in the batter, letting any excess drip off, then press them into the panko until coated on all sides.
Carefully add a few breaded pickles to the hot oil at a time. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain. Let the oil return to 375°F before adding the next batch.
Serve warm with ranch, fry sauce, buffalo sauce, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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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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