Fried Pickles Recipe

This fried pickles recipe makes crispy, golden pickles with a flavorful cornmeal coating and a juicy, tangy center. The pickles are soaked in seasoned buttermilk, coated with cornmeal and flour, then quickly fried until perfectly crisp. Serve them warm with Cajun ranch dressing for an easy appetizer or snack. Discover more flavorful recipes like fried pickles recipe right here.

Ingredients

• ½ cup buttermilk
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16-ounce) jar dill pickle slices
• 1½ cups fine cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
• ¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 (12-ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing

Directions

• Line a plate with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
• Combine the buttermilk, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add the pickle slices and let them soak.
• Add the cornmeal, flour, seafood seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning to a large resealable bag. Shake well to combine.
• Add the pickles a few at a time and gently shake until they are evenly coated with the cornmeal mixture. Transfer the coated pickles to the prepared plate.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Carefully lower the pickles into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
• Transfer the fried pickles to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining pickles.
• Mix the buttermilk ranch dressing with the remaining ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
• Serve the warm fried pickles with the Cajun ranch dipping sauce.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Yield: Approximately 10 servings