Crispy Deep Fried Pickles

5 from 1 vote

Homemade fried pickles are crisp, delicious, and easier to make than you think!

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: deep fried pickles, fried pickles

Servings: people

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Katie

Deep fryer (makes the frying process easier and safer, but you can also simply fry them in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. You'll want to keep an eye on the temperature to ensure they fry up golden and delicious.)
Paper Towels

24 pickle slices - homemade refrigerator pickles are perfect; since they are crisp! (we prefer dill, but any will work)
1¾ cup all-purpose flour divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 quart oil for frying

Prep. Preheat oil to 375 degrees in an electric deep fryer. Pat the pickles dry and set aside.
Set up the breading station. Combine 1 cup of the flour with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a medium mixing bowl. Mix the egg and milk in a separate mixing bowl. Combine the remaining flour and Panko in a third bowl.
Bread the pickles. Working with a few at a time, dip the pickles first in the seasoned flour bowl, then in the milk/egg bowl, then in the Panko/flour bowl.
Fry. Place the breaded pickles in a single layer in the deep fryer basket. Lower carefully into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Choose a lightly flavored oil for frying, such as vegetable or peanut.

If you don't have an electric deep fryer, you can use a heavy-bottomed pot and candy thermometer.

Try serving with homemade Cajun ranch for extra spice.