Description
Crispy golden Southern Fried Pickles offer a tangy crunch that elevates classic appetizer expectations. Dill pickle chips coated in seasoned buttermilk batter and deep-fried deliver pure Southern comfort you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) thick-cut dill pickles (slices or spears)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornmeal
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat pickle slices thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate residual liquid, ensuring optimal crispiness.
- Immerse pickle slices in buttermilk, allowing them to marinate for half an hour to enhance flavor absorption.
- Craft a robust seasoning blend by combining flour, cornmeal, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gradually warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet, monitoring temperature until it reaches a precise 350F (175C) for ideal frying conditions.
- Meticulously coat each pickle slice in the seasoned flour mixture, gently tapping off surplus coating to prevent clumping.
- Carefully lower pickle slices into hot oil, working in controlled batches to maintain consistent temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes, rotating once to achieve an evenly golden, crisp exterior that promises satisfying crunch.
- Extract fried pickles using a slotted spoon, transferring them to fresh paper towels to absorb excess oil and preserve their crispness.
- Serve immediately alongside your preferred dipping sauce, ensuring maximum flavor and temperature enjoyment.
Notes
- Blot pickles thoroughly to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Buttermilk soak helps tenderize and add tangy flavor, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for personalized heat level, making it mild or spicy according to preference.
- Gluten-free option available by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg