Crispy Deep Fried Pickles
Ultra crispy on the outside, yet tangy on the inside. These deep fried pickles are sure to become your new favorite appetizer!
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 279kcal
Ingredients
For the Fried Pickles
- 1 Jar Dill Pickles Drained
- 1 Egg
- 12 Ounces Beer
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
- 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
For the Spicy Ranch
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- ½ Cup Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Dry Ranch Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Dash Hot Sauce
Instructions
For the Fried Pickles
- Pat pickles dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, beer, baking powder, and seasoning salt. Add in flour.
- Heat ~ 1 ½ inches of oil in a large dutch oven until it reaches 375 degrees.
- Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
For the Spicy Ranch
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
Notes
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Pickles:If you don't like beer or want to avoid alcohol, use club soda instead. Its bubbles will help provide the same light and crispy texture.
- Seasoned Salt: Always season your batter. I like Lawry's
- Oil: I used vegetable oil for frying. Any neutral oil with a high smoke point, like canola or peanut oil, will work fine.
- Dry Pickles: Make sure the pickles are as dry as possible. I like to pat them dry with paper towels and then spin them in my salad spinner!
- Wet/Dry Hand Method: Use one hand to dip the pickles into the egg/beer mixture, and your other hand to dip them into the flour. This will prevent you from battering your hands and making a mess.
- Use a Deep Fry Thermometer: If the oil is not hot enough, they'll absorb too much oil and you'll end up with soggy pickles. Use a thermometer to make sure the oil stays around 350-375 degrees.
- Don't Add Too Many At Once: Don't overcrowd the pot, or the oil temperature may drop.
- Keep Warm: Keep your first batch warm on a baking sheet in a 250-degree oven while you fry the rest.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1.5mg