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fried pickles

Crunchy fried pickles with a flavorful batter, perfect for snacking or parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 0.5 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 12 ounces beer
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 4 cups canola oil for frying
  • 1 bottle 24 ounces thick-cut dill pickle chips patted dry

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, add 0.5 cup of flour. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and beer until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Set aside.
  4. Heat canola oil in a large pot to 350°F. Maintain temperature throughout cooking.
  5. Dip each pickle chip in flour, then coat with batter, then roll in bread crumbs.
  6. Carefully place coated pickles in hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  7. Remove pickles from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a dash of paprika to the bread crumbs.