Description
Southern Fried Pickles are the ultimate crunchy snack that brings a burst of flavor to any occasion. With a golden-brown batter enveloping juicy dill pickles, these irresistible bites offer a perfect balance of tanginess and crunch. Whether you’re at a tailgate, hosting a party, or simply enjoying a night in, Southern Fried Pickles will elevate your snacking experience. Dive into this simple recipe and prepare to impress your guests with this southern classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 medium-sized dill pickles, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat pickle slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Pour buttermilk into a separate bowl for dipping.
- Dip each pickle slice in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat about two inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated pickles in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer fried pickles to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried pickles (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg