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Fried pickles on plate with a small bowl of Sriracha dill dipping sauce.
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Fried Pickles

These fried pickles are light, crispy, tangy, salty, and so pop-able! Especially when served with our Sriracha Dill Dipping Sauce, I could eat these all day!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fried Pickles
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • deep fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • oil for frying
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour , separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 ounces club soda
  • dill pickle chips (of your choice)

Sriracha Dill Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375ºF. Drain pickle chips and place on paper towels to remove additional moisture. Pat dry. 
    Pickle chips over a paper towel on a sheet pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the 1 cup of flour, salt, pepper, seasonings and club soda. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
    Glass mixing bowl with flour mixture and whisk on the side.
  • Dredge each pickle slice in the remaining 1/4 cup flour, shaking off any excess.
    Pickle chip covered in flour over the bowl of batter.
  • Place each pickle slice in batter, letting the excess batter drip back into the bowl. Fry 8-10 pickle slices at a time until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
    Fried pickles over paper towels on a sheet pan.
  • Serve with sriracha dill dipping sauce or ranch dressing
    Fried pickles on plate with a small bowl of Sriracha dill dipping sauce.

Sriracha Dill Dipping Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
    Glass mixing bowl with Sriracha Dill Dipping Sauce and whisk on the side.

Notes

Storage & Reheating Tips: Store leftover fried pickles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until hot and crispy. Avoid the microwave, which makes them soggy. Fried pickles don’t freeze well, so it’s best to enjoy them fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg