Best Fried Pickles Recipe

To me, the most important step when making a deep-fried pickles recipe is the breading process. The pickles have to be extra crispy on the outside. In this fried pickle recipe, I will show you exactly how to achieve that, and what is the best breading method and ingredients to use. So keep reading and follow these simple steps for the best-fried pickles recipe ever.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Pickle spears. You can also use rounds, but I think using spears is easier and faster than using rounds
• All-purpose flour. It helps the egg and bread crumbs still to the pickles
• Eggs will help bind the bread crumbs to the spears
• Panko bread crumbs are essential in this recipe. I think they produce the crispiest breading. They are way better than regular breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Garlic and onion salt to flavor the breading
• Ranch dressing for serving or your favorite sauce.

How To Make Fried Pickles?

1. Cut the spears in half if you think they are too thick. Prepare your dredging station by placing the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another, and the panko bread crumbs in a third one.
2. Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Dredge the pickle spears in the flour until completely coated, shaking any excess. Next, dip them into the beaten eggs until completely covered, and lastly, cover them evenly with the panko bread crumbs.
3. Let them rest for about 5-10 mins, this will harden the breading a little bit and prevent it from falling while frying them.
4. Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and fry the pickles in batches until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Dips and Sauces for Fried Dill Pickles

My favorite sauces for this amazing fried pickles recipe are:

1. Ranch dressing
2. Fry sauce (ketchup and mayo)
3. Buffalo sauce
4. Mayo with chopped dill, onions, relish, ketchup, and vinegar
5. Thousand Island dressing.

Tips For Crispy Pickles:

• Pat dry the pickle spears before breading them so the breading can stick to them.
• Shake any excess flour from the spears. We want a thin coat.
• Make sure the spears are fully covered with egg before dipping them into the bread crumbs. The egg is what will make the crumbs stick to the spears.
• Use Panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs. They are way crispier.
• Let the pickles rest for 5-10 mins before frying them so the breading can harden a little and not fall off into the skillet.

Make sure the oil is hot before placing the pickles into the skillet. If the oil is not hot enough, the pickles will come out soggy instead of crispy. To test it, throw a little piece of breading into the oil. If it sizzles, it’s ready.

Freeze Fried Pickles?

You can, but I recommend placing them on a baking sheet or plate in a single layer and into the freezer until they are hard. Then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can You Reheat Fried Pickles?

You can reheat them in the toaster oven, or by pan-frying them in a little bit of oil. Remember to let the oil get hot before placing the pickles into the pan.