Fried pickle slices are getting popular these days as a crispy snack. Paula Deen’s recipe for fried pickle is amazing and utterly satisfying. Make the spicy and crispy fried dill pickle with just a few ingredients.

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Making these fried pickle snacks is not hard. You need to marinate the dill pickle spears in hot sauce, buttermilk, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes. Drain the pickle and coat in the fry mix thoroughly and deep fry until golden brown.

The crispiest fried pickle is ready to enjoy with your buddies while watching movies or playing games. These delicious fried pickles can be added to your burgers and take them to the next level.

Ingredients

1 (24 oz) jar kosher dill pickle spears (slices)
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 gallon peanut oil

For Fry Mix

2 cups self rising flour
1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

How to make fried pickle

Drain the pickle juice from the jar and add hot sauce, buttermilk, and garlic powder. Close the lid and shake the jar to mix the ingredients well with pickle and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat peanut oil to 350F in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Combine all the ingredients of fry mix in a large bowl and mix well. Drain the pickle and toss in the fry mix to coat thoroughly.

Shake off excess flour mix and deep fry the pickle for 3 to 5 minutes. Frying time depends on the size of pickle spears.

Fry until golden brown then remove the pickle from oil and place on a paper towel. Serve immediately.

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