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Super Easy & Spicy Fried Pickles: The Ultimate Crunchy Snack


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 large jar (32 oz) dill pickle chips or spears (drained)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
• ½ cup cornmeal (for extra crunch)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
• Optional dipping sauces: ranch, blue cheese, or sriracha mayo


Instructions

  1. Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Add pickle chips and soak 15–30 minutes (this helps coating stick).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or fryer.
  4. Remove pickles from buttermilk (let excess drip off). Dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  5. Fry in batches 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Don’t overcrowd the pan!
  6. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with extra salt while hot.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

Perfect for:
• Game day snacks
• Bar-style appetizers
• Spicy snack lovers

💡 Make ahead: Batter-coated pickles can be frozen before frying. Fry from frozen (+30 secs).

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins , Cook Time : 10 mins , Total Time : 30 mins , Servings : 4 , Calories : 220 per serving , Net Carbs: 24g , Fats: 12g , Protein: 4g