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Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe: Easy Homemade Snack with Spicy Mayo

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These crispy fried pickles are a quick and easy homemade snack, featuring tangy dill pickles coated in a crunchy cornmeal batter and served with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Perfect for parties, game nights, or anytime you crave a bold, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dill pickle chips or slices (about 500g), well-drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying, enough to fill skillet 1 inch deep)
  • For the Spicy Mayo:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2–3 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain and pat dry the pickle chips thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha or hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for the spicy mayo. Chill in the fridge.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk until well blended.
  5. Dip each pickle chip first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture. Place coated pickles on a baking sheet or plate.
  6. Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to about 1 inch deep and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry pickles in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with extra salt while hot.
  8. Serve immediately with spicy mayo for dipping.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF flour and cornmeal. Dry pickles thoroughly for best crunch. Fry in small batches and keep oil at 350°F. Bread pickles just before frying. Spicy mayo can be adjusted for heat or swapped for ranch/ketchup for kids. Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer for crispiness.

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