Description
Fried Dill Pickles are a Southern-inspired appetizer that combines the tartness of dill pickles with a golden, crispy coating. Perfectly crunchy and full of flavor, these pickles are a crowd-pleasing snack served best with a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 (16-ounce) jar dill pickle slices
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Fill a frying pan with about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F to 375°F.
- Drain dill pickle slices and pat them dry using paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Gradually add water and whisk into a smooth batter.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip dried pickle slices into the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully fry pickles in hot oil in small batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove fried pickles with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Pat pickles thoroughly to help the batter stick better.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even frying.
- Add spices like cayenne or paprika to the batter for extra flavor.
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg