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To me, the most important step when making a deep-fried pickles recipe is the breading process. The pickles have to be extra crispy on the outside. In this fried pickle recipe, I will show you exactly how to achieve that, and what is the best breading method and ingredients to use. So keep reading and follow these simple steps for the best-fried pickles recipe ever.

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Pickle spears. You can also use rounds, but I think using spears is easier and faster than using rounds
  • All-purpose flour. It helps the egg and bread crumbs still to the pickles
  • Eggs will help bind the bread crumbs to the spears
  • Panko bread crumbs are essential in this recipe. I think they produce the crispiest breading. They are way better than regular breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Garlic and onion salt to flavor the breading
  • Ranch dressing for serving or your favorite sauce.

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How To Make Fried Pickles?

  1. Cut the spears in half if you think they are too thick. Prepare your dredging station by placing the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another, and the panko bread crumbs in a third one.
  2. Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Dredge the pickle spears in the flour until completely coated, shaking any excess. Next, dip them into the beaten eggs until completely covered, and lastly, cover them evenly with the panko bread crumbs.
  3. Let them rest for about 5-10 mins, this will harden the breading a little bit and prevent it from falling while frying them.
  4. Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and fry the pickles in batches until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Dips and Sauces for Fried Dill Pickles

My favorite sauces for this amazing fried pickles recipe are:

  1. Ranch dressing
  2. Fry sauce (ketchup and mayo)
  3. Buffalo sauce
  4. Mayo with chopped dill, onions, relish, ketchup, and vinegar
  5. Thousand Island dressing.

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Tips For Crispy Pickles:

  • Pat dry the pickle spears before breading them so the breading can stick to them.
  • Shake any excess flour from the spears. We want a thin coat.
  • Make sure the spears are fully covered with egg before dipping them into the bread crumbs. The egg is what will make the crumbs stick to the spears.
  • Use Panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs. They are way crispier.
  • Let the pickles rest for 5-10 mins before frying them so the breading can harden a little and not fall off into the skillet.

Make sure the oil is hot before placing the pickles into the skillet. If the oil is not hot enough, the pickles will come out soggy instead of crispy. To test it, throw a little piece of breading into the oil. If it sizzles, it’s ready.

Freeze Fried Pickles?

You can, but I recommend placing them on a baking sheet or plate in a single layer and into the freezer until they are hard. Then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can You Reheat Fried Pickles?

You can reheat them in the toaster oven, or by pan-frying them in a little bit of oil. Remember to let the oil get hot before placing the pickles into the pan.

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Best Fried Pickles Recipe

This fried pickles recipe makes the crispiest fried pickles you’ve ever tried!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 78.7 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 large pickle spears, drained and patted dry
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Ranch dressing or fry sauce for dipping

Instructions

  • Slice any large spears in half to make them thinner. Prepare your dredging station by placing the flour, eggs and panko bread crumbs in three different shallow dishes. Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

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  • Dredge the pickles first in the flour (shake any excess), then into the eggs (make sure they are fully covered in egg), and lastly into the panko bread crumbs. I like to use two forks to do this so I won't get my fingers dirty.

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  • Let the breaded spears rest for 5-10 mins and pour about ½ inch of oil into a medium-sized skillet. Heat the oil over medium-heat until hot, and fry the spears in batches until golden brown. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a few bread crumbs into it and if they sizzle, it’s ready. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 78.7kcalCarbohydrates: 13.3gProtein: 2.8gFat: 1g

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FAQs

How do you keep batter from falling off fried pickles? ›

How do you keep batter from falling off fried pickles? Dredging the pickles in flour prior to adding them to the batter will help the coating stick. The flour will help soak up excess moisture and help the batter adhere.

How do you make fried pickles crispy again? ›

Reheat leftover deep-fried dill pickles in an air fryer or place them under the broiler until they get crispy again.

How to make pickles better? ›

13 Ways To Boost The Flavor Of Pickles
  1. Experiment with different vinegar types. ...
  2. Add sugar for a touch of sweetness. ...
  3. Combine fresh herbs and spices. ...
  4. Toast spices for added depth. ...
  5. Explore international pickling styles. ...
  6. Incorporate flavored salts. ...
  7. Add some heat with spicy peppers. ...
  8. Experiment with different pickling times.
Apr 13, 2023

How to get breading to stick to fried pickles? ›

Dry the pickles well.

This is probably the most important step. Pickles live in liquid and they need to be very dry before frying if you want the breading to stick well.

Why does my breading always fall off? ›

If the meat is wet, it will make the flour soggy. In that case, breading will not stick properly and may fall off when deep frying.

What is fried pickle batter made of? ›

Ingredients ½ 1x 2x
  1. 1 ½ cups dill pickle chips, pressed dry with paper towels ( I use Mt. Olive mini stuffers)
  2. 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  3. 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
  4. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  5. ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  6. ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  7. ½ teaspoon onion powder.
  8. ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Jul 19, 2018

Why aren't my fried pickles crispy? ›

While you're prepping your pickles and batter, you need to get the oil hot, really hot. About 375 degrees Fahrenheit is great. This is an important step, because if your oil isn't hot enough your pickles won't fry in a way that achieves that perfect super crispy texture.

What gives flavor to pickles and makes the product crisp? ›

Very simply, tannins are chemical compounds in the leaves that will make your pickles crunchy. Seriously, don't skip this step. Nobody likes soggy pickles. If you have no oak leaves, you could also use horseradish leaves or grape leaves.

What is the main ingredient in pickle crisp? ›

Pickle crisp is a product put out by ball, but I'm sure other brands sell it as well. All it contains is calcium chloride, which is supposed to help maintain the firmness of pickles. You simply add a very small amount to each jar when you are packing them. Quick, easy, and just calcium chloride.

What are the best crunchy pickles? ›

Claussen Kosher Dill Halves

These kosher dill halves are incredible. They are the best crunchy dill pickles straight out of the fridge. They have impeccable flavor, and delicious brine. You'd be thrilled if you got this pickle from a sandwich shop or on your plate at a diner.

How to make Mrs wages pickles crispy? ›

Use An Ice Water Bath

One of the best ways to prepare crispy pickles is to soak your cucumbers in an ice water bath for nearly five hours before starting the pickling process. Place water and ice in a large container and add the clean pickling cucumbers into it, letting them soak.

What makes pickles taste so good? ›

The process of fermentation gives pickle its distinctive flavor that serves as the perfect balance of spicy, sour and bitter to have along with a meal. The diversity of flavors in a single bite is what makes the dish truly complete.

How can I add flavor to my pickles? ›

Below are some of my favorite aromatics to add to pickles:
  1. Spices: Black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, bay leaves, all spice, cloves, red pepper flakes, marash chili flakes, star anise, caraway seeds, fennel seeds.
  2. Fresh Herbs: dill, mint, tarragon, cilantro.
Jan 31, 2024

How do you keep batter from sticking? ›

It's all about pan prep

Your goal is to prevent your cake from sticking by creating a barrier between batter and pan (e.g., parchment, nonstick spray, or shortening and flour) prior to adding cake batter.

How to get flour to stick to pickles? ›

Don't use egg wash, use buttermilk instead. Egg wash is great for making bread crumbs stick to fried foods but you need buttermilk for battering. Dip the pickles in seasoned flour and then dunk them in buttermilk. Once they are wet by the buttermilk dredge them heavily in seasoned flour again.

What makes batter stay crispy? ›

My first choice here for a really crispy batter will be a combination of rice flour and cornstarch. Not so keen about using rice flour alone for deep-frying. The combination of Cornstarch and rice flour gives you that thin, light, and really crispy coating on the food.

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