Homemade Crunchy Fried Pickles: A Great Snack for Any Time
Fried pickles are a favorite snack that can be found in Southern homes and are also popular at fairs and festivals.
Their delicious mix of a crunchy, golden outside and a zesty, moist inside makes them an ideal starter or accompaniment.
With this simple recipe, you can make tasty fried pickles in the comfort of your own home.
Pickles Fried at Home
Ingredients: 1 jar of sliced dill pickles (approximately 24 ounces)
1 cup of regular flour
1 small spoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of powdered garlic
1/2 teaspoon of powdered onion
1/4 teaspoon of spicy cayenne pepper
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
2 big eggs
1/2 cup of buttermilk
1 cup of corn flour
Oil for frying vegetables
Directions:
Get the pickles ready:
Remove the liquid from the pickle slices and dry them with paper towels to get rid of extra water. This step is very important to make sure the batter sticks well and becomes crispy.
To prepare the breading area:
In a small bowl, mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
In another small bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk using a whisk.
In another small bowl, put cornmeal.
To coat the pickles with breadcrumbs:
Put each pickle slice in the flour mix and remove any extra.
Put the pickle slice covered in flour into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off.
Lastly, cover the pickle slice with cornmeal, gently pressing to make sure it sticks well.
To cook the pickles in hot oil:
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