crunchy fried pickles

 crunchy fried pickles

Absolutely! Here's a crispy, tangy, and addictive snack you'll want to make on repeat — **Crunchy Fried Pickles** — perfect for parties, game days, or just whenever that salty-crunch craving hits!

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## 🥒🔥 Crunchy Fried Pickles – The Ultimate Crispy Snack

If you’ve never had fried pickles before, prepare to fall in love. These golden bites are **tangy, crispy, and totally irresistible**. The juicy dill pickle slices are coated in a seasoned batter or breadcrumb mix, then fried to golden perfection. Serve with ranch or spicy mayo, and you’ve got yourself the perfect appetizer or party snack!

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## 🧾 Ingredients

### Main:

* **1 jar dill pickle chips** (sliced pickles, well-drained and patted dry)

* **1 cup buttermilk** (or whole milk with a splash of vinegar or hot sauce)

* **1 cup all-purpose flour**

* **½ cup cornmeal** (optional – for extra crunch)

* **½ tsp garlic powder**

* **½ tsp onion powder**

* **½ tsp paprika**

* **Salt & pepper to taste**

* **Vegetable oil** for frying

### Optional for Extra-Crispy Coating:

* **1 egg**, beaten

* **1 cup breadcrumbs or panko** (for double dredge method)

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## 👩‍🍳 Instructions

### 🔹 1. Prep the Pickles

* Drain pickle slices and **pat dry thoroughly** with paper towels.

* This helps the coating stick and prevents splatter when frying.

### 🔹 2. Set Up a Dredging Station

* In one bowl: **Pour buttermilk** (or milk with hot sauce).

* In another bowl: Combine **flour, cornmeal, and seasonings** (garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper).

* Optional 3rd bowl (for ultra crispy): Mix breadcrumbs or panko.

### 🔹 3. Coat the Pickles

* Dip pickles in buttermilk → dredge in flour mixture.

  *(For extra crunch: dip in egg, then in breadcrumbs or panko.)*

* Place coated pickles on a tray and let sit for **5–10 minutes** to help the coating adhere.

### 🔹 4. Fry

* Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to **350–365°F (175–185°C)**.

* Fry pickles in small batches for **2–3 minutes** or until golden and crisp.

* Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.

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## 🥣 Serve With:

* **Ranch dressing**

* **Spicy mayo** (mayo + sriracha + dash of lime)

* **Chipotle aioli**

* **Blue cheese dressing**

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## 💡 Tips for Crispy Perfection

* **Dry the pickles well** — excess moisture ruins crunch.

* **Don’t overcrowd the pan**, or oil temperature will drop.

* Use **panko** for extra crunch, or try **beer batter** for a thicker coating.

* Want to bake or air fry? Toss pickles in a little oil after breading and cook at **400°F (200°C)** until golden (10–12 mins air fryer, 15–20 mins oven).