Fried Pickles Recipe
A house specialty! Dill pickle chips hand-breaded & fried to perfection, served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickle chips and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Dredging Process
Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dredge each pickle chip in the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture. Make sure each chip is evenly coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the breaded pickle chips in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried pickles hot with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
