Description
Southern Fried Pickles are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, offering a crispy exterior and a tangy burst of flavor that will take your taste buds on a delightful journey. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or any day you crave something deliciously crunchy, these pickles are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. Get ready to create a memorable appetizer that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 whole dill pickles, sliced
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the pickle slices to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Soak pickle slices in the mixture.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and any additional spices. Dredge each pickle slice in the dry mix until fully coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated pickles in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing or spicy remoulade sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fried pickle slices (42g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg