Fried Pickles – How to Make Fried Pickles
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Fried Pickles made with sliced dill pickles and crunchy seasoned batter are just like at the state fair, but easy to make at home!
Fried pickles are delicious and easy to make. If you don’t know how to make them, follow our recipe and you’ll be in deep fried pickles heaven. These are a crowd pleaser! Serve them up with our ranch dressing – and if you’re feeling really ambitions, use our refrigerator pickles , spicy pickles, and pickled green tomatoes too!
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Fried Pickles
Fried Pickles – How to Make Fried Pickles
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Fried Pickle Ingredients
- Egg – Egg will bind the flour and seasoning to the pickles.
- Milk – The milk is used to create your batter – my preference is whole milk for the richness in flavor.
- All Purpose Flour, Make sure to divide this as per the recipe; you will use some for the wet mix and some for the dry.
- Worcestershire sauce – Amps up the umami goodness.
- All Purpose Seasoning – I like Lawry’s, Seasoned Salt but choose one that speaks to you!
- Oil – I use olive oil for frying but you could use any neutral oil.
- Pickles – Get really big ones, seriously, like deli size, sliced. And if you’re feeling ambitious, use our refrigerator pickle recipe to make your own!
- Ranch dressing – For dipping. Blue cheese dressing is good too!
How Do You Make Fried Pickles
⭐ First, whisk egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce and flour.
⭐ Next, combine flour and all purpose seasoning and prepare frying pan with oil.
⭐ Then, dip pickle slices in the wet ingredient bowl, then the dry ingredient bowl. Dip again in the wet ingredient bowl, then once more in the dry ingredient bowl.
⭐ Finally, place prepared slices gently in hot oil until lightly browned. Turn and brown on the other side. Remove from oil and place pickles on a paper towel covered plate, and enjoy with some ranch dressing dip!
Preparation
What type of pickles for fried pickles?
Any type of pickles will work fine. Spears, halves, slices, and chips – as pictured here! My personal favorites are pickle chips or slices because they are the perfect size for dipping in ranch dressing. Mmmmm.
I strongly suggest you try our refrigerator pickles recipe for making your fried pickles!
Can you fry pickles in an air fryer?
You can make them in an Air Fryer. fry them for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Can you bake fried pickles?
You can bake fried pickles (although technically then they’re not fried). However, this will make them a little less guilt inducing! Follow the recipe, then bake on a parchment lined baking sheet at 450F for 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Can you make fried pickles without eggs?
Yes, you can make them without eggs. Make sure you dry the pickle slices really well so that the batter will stick. The batter may not stick quite as well.
Can you make fried pickles with pancake batter?
Yes, you can prepare them with pancake batter or a pre-made mix, like Bisquick. Interestingly, the first record of a fried pickle recipe (in 1962) used pancake batter!
When prepared with pancake batter they will have a more bread-like texture to them.
Can I make fried pickles with panko?
You can also use Panko bread crumbs to up the crunch. Dip into Panko for the final dry dip (instead of the flour mixture).
Leftovers and storage
How do you reheat fried pickles?
To reheat the pickles, warm them in a 350F oven or toaster oven for about 10 minutes. This will re-crisp them for maximum yum.
Nutrition
Are fried pickles gluten free?
Pickles are gluten free (check the label if buying), but fried pickles usually are made with wheat flour. However, you could try this recipe with some tapioca flour or arrowroot flour to make it gluten free!
Just substitute for the wheat flour, and you will get a more tempura like batter.
Are fried pickles vegan?
They can be vegan, although my recipe has eggs and milk. You could use an egg substitute for the egg and milk to get the “stickiness” you need for the wet batter. Dry the pickle slices well before starting the dipping process.
Are fried pickles healthy?
They are not “healthy,” per se, as they are deep fried. However, you will be enjoying them as a snack, not an entree, so your serving size will be limited.
Frequently asked questions
What do fried pickles taste like?
Fried pickles are crunchy on the outside and soft and sour and salty on the inside. They taste like a little salty slice of heaven.
OK, the taste can depend on the type of pickle you use. I like a nice, sour dill, but some people fry up bread-and-butter pickles or garlic dills. Experiment to see what you love!
Serving suggestions
Other delicious appetizers you’ll love
- Vietnamese spring rolls
- Spinach artichoke dip
- Tropical mango salsa
- Buffalo chicken dip
- See all our appetizer recipe ideas!
More pickle recipes to enjoy
Tools we love
- Calphalon everyday pan – This is a 12″ two handled pan that you will use pretty much every day. Which, of course is why it’s called an everyday pan. I have this one and the Le Creuset version. I use a whole lot of pots and pans in my line of work (apologies to my husband, the dishwasher!) and these are by far my most frequently used pans.
- End grain cutting board – This is my absolute favorite cutting board and the one that I get the most compliments on. And p.s. I have a lot of cutting boards. It really is absolutely stunning, and knows how to take a beating. We use it every single day!
- Santuko knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables! This knife is the perfect size and shape, handles great, and is super reasonably priced. Also, I just love that it’s fun and colorful!
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How to Make Fried Pickles
Fried Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning I used Aunt Cora's Soulful Seasoning
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- oil for frying (I used olive oil)
- 6 - 8 huge pickles sliced (seriously, like deli size)
- ranch dressing to dip
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 1 Tablespoon flour.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups flour and all purpose seasoning.
- Preparing frying pan with about 1/2 inch of hot oil.
- Dip pickle slices in the wet ingredient bowl, then the dry ingredient bowl. Dip again in the wet ingredient bowl, then once more in the dry ingredient bowl. Place gently in hot oil until lightly browned. Turn and brown on the other side.
- Remove from oil and place fried pickles on a paper towel covered plate, then enjoy with some ranch dressing dip!
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I love the pickle
Could have been more specific with the recipe but taste amazing! Careful with the oil!! Best with 2 people to make it with.
Made these tonight and oh my pickles! They are delicious!! I have tried many recipes and this one is not only the easiest but the whole family likes it, which says a lot in itself. Will make many more times!
We have 5 pints of homemade pickles that are just about ready to eat. Can’t wait to try this on them !
Tried Fried Pickles in San Jose around 1964. We were on our honeymoon – my husband was driving about 80 MPH and i saw a sign as we flashed by and said STOP – so we had to turn around and drive back so I could taste Fried Pickles.
Love fried pickels! And my favorite dip is definitely ranch!!
I love fried pickles but never had a recipe to try. I first had them at Cock-of-the-Walk in Maumelle, AR which unfortunately is no longer around.
I love Ranch for a dipping sauce but think these would be delicious with Sriracha Mayo too.
The first time I ever ate fried pickles was at a bowling alley of all places! But they were surprisingly good. I love pickle chips with ranch dressing! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Yum!!
I love fried pickles. I first tried them in a bar. They go well with cold beer.
I do not recall when and where I first tried fried pickles but, they are amazing! I’m not a dipping person so I enjoy this treat all “alone and naked”. Pickle chips work best for me and to use my air fryer to achieve this treat is a great option! Thank You for sharing!
Tried fried pickles for the first time recently at a restaurant. We are both on diets and fried pickles were listed on the menu and actually had less calories than other appetizers. Tried them with ranch dressing and loved the combo. I prefer the pickle chips because they are easy to dip and eat in one bite. I would definitely try them in the air fryer.
I prefer fried pickle chips.
The first time I had fried pickles was at Long Horn Steak House and they served them with their take on the Yum Yum Sauce. I order them every time I eat there which is about 3-4 times a month.
LOVE fried pickles! have made with several “styles” of pickles, round, long flat & like french fry cut. ALL are amazing using your recipe!
The first place place that I have ever tried fried pickels was at Chili’s. I think I would prefer it maybe with some kind of spicy mayo. That sounds pretty good to me. Pickel chip would be less overwhelming to me but I would definitely try this is an air fryer. I just got one and have only used it twice so far so new recipes to try out in it would be fun.
The first time I tried fried pickles (and was launched into a heretofore unknown world of YESSSS!) was at a local restaurant named Coosh’s Bayou Rouge. What a treat!
I would definitely try these in an air fryer. I am not crazy about fried foods (in oil) even though I grew up in the south!
They look so good! I only like them sliced!
first tried at county fair with ranch sauce