Fried Pickles
These deep fried pickles are made the best way, with sandwich slice pickles instead of spears or chips. Serve them with ranch dressing for a delicious appetizer.
Growing up in Alabama, I learned that anything and everything can be fried. I have lots of fried favorites – fried okra, fried crab claws, hushpuppies, corn fritters. My all time favorite, by far, is fried pickles. I haven’t found anywhere in Orlando that has fried pickles on their menu. After being in Alabama recently, Eric and I had dinner at Wing’s. Their fried pickles are my absolute favorite. Instead of using pickle chips, they use the sandwich slices, and I think that’s the best way to make them.
This recipe was our attempt to bring some of that fried goodness to Florida. The batter was very light, almost like a tempura batter. We found that they were best eaten almost immediately. By the time I had taken pictures, a few of them had already gotten a little soggy. These are great served with some ranch dressing for dipping.
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup ice water
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
4 cups dill pickle slices, drained
Vegetable oil for frying
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center. All at once, add the water, egg yolk and pickle juice. Whisk to make a smooth batter. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2
In a deep fryer or large saucepan, heat at least two inches of oil to 375°. In batches, dip pickle slices into batter, lightly and evenly coating them. Without crowding, place coated slices in the hot oil. Fry until golden and crisp, 1½ to 2 minutes.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
my husband LOVES fried pickles! I’ll have to make these for him!
they look delicious!! bb king’s in orlando has fried pickles in case you ever don’t feel like making them yourself.
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll have to give them a try there!
Definitely trying this out sometime. Even though I grew up in the midwest, I learned to love fried pickles when I moved to Nashville for college. YUM!
You should try Gator’s Dockside. They have fried pickles. I’ve never tried them but I absolutely LOVE their fried mushrooms. YUM!
I tasted friend pickles the first time up in Massachusetts believe it or not. Love them! I recently had them at Deb & Sean's house.
Layne, thanks for the recommendation! I’ll definitely have to check that place out!
Star, I’m in awe that fried pickles exist in Massachusetts. I never would’ve thought it!
I just remembered to come back and look at this post….I’m definately trying them, my husband will love them.