Description
Southern Fried Pickles are the ultimate crunchy snack, delivering a perfect blend of tangy flavor and crispy texture. These bite-sized delights are a must-have at gatherings, evoking nostalgia for family picnics and game days. With a golden-brown exterior and juicy interior, they are sure to impress your guests or become your favorite guilty pleasure. Easy to prepare, they make an eye-catching appetizer that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups dill pickles (sliced thick)
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set up three shallow bowls: combine flour and seasonings in one, whisk eggs and buttermilk in the second, and mix cornmeal with spices in the third.
- Slice pickles into half-inch thick rounds; drain on paper towels.
- Dredge each pickle slice in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with cornmeal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pickle slices in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried pickles (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg