Description
Crispy fried pickles deliver a tantalizing Southern appetizer with zesty dill flavor and crunchy golden coating. Pickle enthusiasts and casual snackers will devour these irresistible bites that showcase classic comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sandwich-sliced dill pickles (about 12 slices)
- 1–2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dill (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep Pickles: Meticulously blot pickle slices with paper towels to eliminate moisture, guaranteeing a crisp, crunchy coating.
- Craft Batter: Whisk flour, milk, baking powder, egg, paprika, black pepper, and chopped dill in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to harmonize flavors.
- Breading Setup: Establish two coating stations – one with seasoned Panko breadcrumbs (cayenne pepper and salt), another with plain Panko. Immerse each pickle slice completely in the batter, then roll gently in seasoned breadcrumbs to create a uniform, textured exterior.
- Frying Preparation: Heat oil to a precise 360-370°F, ensuring temperature stability for optimal frying performance. Carefully lower breaded pickle slices into the oil in small batches, rotating periodically to achieve a uniform golden-brown color and maximum crispiness.
- Finishing Touches: Extract fried pickles using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a light salt dusting for enhanced flavor profile. Serve piping hot accompanied by ranch dressing or preferred dipping sauce, creating an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly pat pickle slices dry to prevent soggy breading and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Batter Resting Technique: Let batter sit for 5 minutes to improve coating adhesion and develop deeper flavor complexity.
- Oil Temperature Precision: Maintain oil between 360-370°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without greasy residue.
- Batch Frying Strategy: Cook pickles in small batches to prevent oil temperature drop and guarantee uniform crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg