Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

This Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles recipe brings the fun of a state fair to your home year-round. Using a simple beer batter and breadcrumb coating, these pickle chips turn into a crunchy, flavorful appetizer your family will love! Be sure to serve them with homemade ranch dressing, jalapeno ranch dressing, or buffalo sauce for dipping!

Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

How to Make Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

Making deep-fried pickles can get a bit messy, but the result is worth it. You’ll need three separate bowls for the battering process.

Batter 1 – Small Bowl:

The first dip is a flour base to soak up excess liquid. Fill one small bowl with 1 cup of flour.

Batter 2 – Medium Bowl:

The second dip is the beer batter, made with cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and your favorite beer. Mix these ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth and lump-free.

Batter 3 – Small Bowl:

The final dip is breadcrumbs, which create a barrier between the wet batter and the oil, holding everything together.

Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

Cooking the Pickles

Expect some mess, but follow these tips to keep things manageable:

  1. Set up two sets of paper towels: one to dry the pickles before cooking and one for draining the grease after frying.
  2. Dry the pickles thoroughly before battering.
  3. Arrange your batter bowls near the frying pan.
  4. Use one hand for dipping and a fork for flipping and dropping into the oil.
  5. Work in small batches (3-4 pickles at a time) to maintain oil temperature.
  6. Keep a thermometer in the oil to ensure it stays around 350°F (175°C).

Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

Air Fryer Instructions

Follow the instructions up to step 4 below. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the basket or tray with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.

  1. Place a single layer of coated pickles in the air fryer.
  2. Air fry for 10 minutes.
  3. Flip the pickles over.
  4. Continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes, until browned and crispy.

Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

Ingredients

Batter #1:

  • 1½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour, divided

Batter #2:

  • ¼ cup (30 grams) yellow cornmeal
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (12 ounces / 355 ml) beer

Batter #3:

  • 1 cup (108 grams) bread crumbs

Fried Pickles:

  • 4 cups canola oil (for frying; adjust for pan size)
  • 1 bottle (24 ounces / 680 grams) thick-cut dill pickle chips, patted dry

Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

Instructions

Batter #1:

  • In a small bowl, add ½ cup of flour. Set aside.

Batter #2:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and beer until smooth. Set aside.

Batter #3:

  • In a small bowl, add bread crumbs. Set aside.

Fried Pickles:

  1. Add canola oil to a large pot (about 2 inches deep) and heat to 350°F (175°C). Maintain this heat throughout cooking.
  2. Coat each pickle chip in Batter #1 (flour), then in Batter #2 (beer batter), shaking off excess.
  3. Dip each pickle in Batter #3 (breadcrumbs) and carefully place into hot oil.
  4. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Use a sieve or metal spatula to remove pickles from oil and place on paper towels to drain.

Notes

Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles

Enjoy your homemade Crispy Deep-Fried Pickles, a perfect appetizer for any occasion!

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