How to make Crispy Fried Dill Pickles? (Perfect for Snacks)

The incredibly entertaining county fair recipe that can be prepared at home is fried pickles. Pickle spears, chips, or slices are deep-fried until crisp and golden after being coated in seasoned bread crumbs.

This recipe for crispy fried dill pickles (frickles? ), often known as pickles, is excellent for burger toppings. Children adore them!

Crispy Fried Dill Pickles on a dish

• Homemade fried pickles are delicious and easy to make.
• This recipe produces a dill pickle with a spicy interior and a light, crispy outside.
• Prepare in batches, then reheat in the oven.
• Deep-fried pickles should be served with your favorite dipping sauces, such as homemade aioli, blue cheese dressing, buttermilk ranch dressing, or chipotle aioli for a unique touch.

Components & Alterations

PICKLES: Select a pickle. Pickle spears, slices, or oval slices can all be used to make deep-fried pickles. Pickle chips can easily be made with spicy, sour, or garlic pickles, which will change the recipe each time.

Tip: Use thicker slices wherever possible (or slice the pickles yourself). You won’t get enough pickle flavor in each mouthful if they are too thin.

Pickle slices deep fried to top burgers and sandwiches, pickle coins or rounds for convenient snacking, and pickle spears for extra pickle in every bite!

SEASONINGS: Pepper and paprika are used to season the batter (and optional dill). Add a teaspoon or two of a homemade seasoning mix, such as Lemon Pepper Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning, to the batter for a stronger flavor.

Recipe for Crispy Fried Dill Pickles

Making homemade deep-fried pickles is quite simple.

1. The batter should be combined as per the recipe below, then let rest for about five minutes.
2. Pickle slices should be patted dry before being dipped in batter and then breadcrumbs.
3. Fry in heated oil until golden brown on both sides. Serve with aioli or ranch dip.

Advice for Making Crispy Fried Dill Pickles

• Use a small amount of the breadcrumbs at a time for optimal results to prevent them from being overly moist from the batter.
• Select a frying-specific oil, such as vegetable oil, shortening, or lard. These oils can withstand higher temperatures and have a higher “smoke point.”
• Make sure the oil is always hot enough to cook in else the pickles won’t be crunchy because they will just absorb the oil.
• Dill pickles that have been deep-fried before can be heated up in an air fryer or reheated in the oven under the broiler.

Fried dill pickle dips and sauce

Any creamy dish is a wonderful option. I prefer dips with just a tinge of heat. You can use a store-bought dip, but homemade is always preferable!

• Ranch dip is a timeless and delicious classic.
• Chipotle Aioli: Creamy, tasty, and a touch spicy!
• Crispy deep-fried pickles blend excellently with creamy blue cheese dip, a timeless classic.
• Creamy Jalapeno Dip – This quick dip can be prepared in advance and is created in a blender.

Crispy Fried Dill Pickles in a Crunch

Pickles deep-fried to a crisp are a snack you must try! These are the ideal appetizer—perfectly seasoned and fried until golden.

Ingredients

• Sandwich sliced dill pickles in about 12 slices
• 1-2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying

batter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon dill optional
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Heat the oil to a temperature between 360° and 370°F.
2. Stirring until smooth, combine all batter ingredients, and set aside for at least five minutes.
3. Slices of a pickle should be dabbed on paper towels to dry. Put a bowl with roughly 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs in it (add more as needed). It is best to work in tiny batches because they don’t stick if they get moist.
4. Each pickle slice should be dipped in the wet batter, then gently tossed in the bread crumbs. Letting the pickles set for about a minute will help the bread crumbs adhere better.
5. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes in small batches, or until golden and crispy.
6. Accompany with ranch dip.

Notes

Nutritional data is an approximation and will change depending on the ingredients and oil temperature.

Nutrition information

Calories: 217 | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3mg