Fried Pickles
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Fried Pickles
Description
This recipe begins with cutting whole pickles into 3/4 inch thick slices to ensure they hold up during frying better than thinner store-bought chips. The slices are dusted in flour before being dipped in a beer-based batter seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powders. The batter clings and forms a crisp coating.
Frying in hot oil at 375°F creates a golden crust around the pickles in about 3-5 minutes per batch. Spacing the frying in manageable batches prevents the oil temperature from dropping, preserving the crisp texture. After frying, fresh chopped parsley is sprinkled for a bright note.
The resulting fried pickles combine the acidity and saltiness of pickles with the airy crunch of the beer batter, offering a textured snack that pairs well with dipping sauces or as a side for burgers or sandwiches.
Maintaining the correct oil temperature and making fresh batter near the frying station improves the ease of cooking and the quality of the crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pickles I like to cut 3/4 inch thick slices from whole pickles, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided use
- 1 1/4 cups beer
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- cooking oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
- Coat the pickles in 1/2 cup flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining cup of flour, beer, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Coat each pickle slice in batter, letting the excess batter drip back into the bowl.
- Fry 8-10 pickle slices at a time until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the remaining pickles.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut pickles into about 3/4 inch thick slices for batter durability and texture.
- Keep the batter bowl near the frying oil to efficiently coat the pickles for frying.
- Use a frying thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 375°F for ideal crispiness and even cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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