Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
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Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
Description
The Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles recipe starts with slicing dill pickles and coating them in a seasoned flour mixture that includes Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, and cayenne pepper. These pickles are then fried in hot vegetable oil until golden brown and crisp. The frying process crisps the coating while retaining the pickles' juicy, tangy centers. The dish is completed with a dipping sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and Cajun seasoning, adding a creamy, zesty complement to the fried pickles. The recipe advises seasoning the pickles with kosher salt after frying to enhance their crispness and flavor.
This appetizer is versatile for serving as a snack or starter. The spicy, tangy pickles paired with a robust dipping sauce make for a flavorful contrast that can pair well with casual meals or party platters.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days, though the pickles will soften. To restore their crispness, reheat briefly in hot oil for about one minute before serving.
Ingredients
For the Pickles:
- 25 dill pickles drained, sliced
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- kosher salt for serving
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Mix together the dipping sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mix together the flour, cajun seasoning, oregano, basil and cayenne pepper. Coat the sliced pickles in the flour mixture.
- Add oil to a small saucepan. You’ll need about 2 oz of oil. Heat on medium heat until it has reached a temperature of 375 degrees F.
- Place the coated pickles in the oil and fry on each side until the pickles are golden brown (approximately 2-3 minutes per side).
- Then transfer the fried pickles to a plate lined with a paper towel. Allow them to cool (they will be hot).
- Top them with kosher salt to keep them crisp at this time.Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover fried pickles in an airtight container up to 5 days, but expect them to soften.
- Reheat leftovers by frying in hot oil for about 1 minute to regain crispiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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