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Fried Pickles

Crispy Fried Pickles are pan-fried in a flavorful cornmeal and flour mix. Perfect for a quick party finger food, snack, or appetizer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat
Keyword: finger foods, party food
Servings: 3
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
  • 3 cups sliced dill pickles
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Fill a wide pan with oil ½ inch deep. Heat for 10 minutes on high. Dry the pickles between 2 paper towels as the oil heats.
  • In a large bowl mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • In another bowl mix the egg and buttermilk. (make buttermilk substitute by mixing ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon white vinegar).
  • In batches, coat the pickles in the cornmeal/flour mix, then dredge with the buttermilk, and then coat in the cornmeal/flour mix again. Shake off excessive egg and flour as you go.
  • Add coated pickles to the oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Pickles should be a golden brown when finished. Serve warm, plain or with a dipping sauce of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1855mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg