Fried Pickles

Crispy fried pickles are a Southern classic that pair tangy flavor with a crunchy golden coating. Perfect for game nights, BBQs, or movie marathons, they disappear faster than you’d expect. Whether deep fried for extra crispiness or made in the air fryer for a lighter version, this recipe delivers big flavor.

Ingredients

For Frying

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 1 large egg

• 3 kosher dill pickles, sliced under ¼ inch thick and patted dry

Optional Dipping Sauce

• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing

• 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce

• 1 teaspoon ketchup

• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise

• Dash Tabasco sauce

• Dash ground black pepper

Instructions

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