Southern Fried Pickles

Looking for a comfort food snack? Then you’ll love these southern fried pickles. You may have tried these at restaurants and you never imagined how easy is to make this delicious snack at home.

These southern fried pickles make a wonderful appetizer or snack for when you have friends over. These light and crispy Fried Pickles are actually a great side dish to anything barbecued, and the best part of it? It’s the easiest party or game day appetizer you could ask for!

Surprisingly, this recipe is not only super easy to make, it actually will only take a few minutes to prepare and cook! You definitely have to try it!

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Why do I love Southern Fried Pickles?

I love Southern Fried Pickens for many reasons.

• They are subtly spicy yet salty and crunchy.
• They are easy to make. 
• Most people like them. 
• They are easy to make your own. 

How do you make fried pickles crispy again?

If you want to make the fried pickles crispy again, you can put them in the air fryer or drop them in hot oil for a few minutes once again. 

Are pickle fries the same as fried pickles?

Pickle fries are essentially the same, but they are cut lengthwise rather than in circular slices. They are delicious either way. 

How to serve Southern Fried Pickles?

Serve Southern Fried Pickles with the sauce included in the recipe, or you can use your favorite ranch or Comeback Sauce. 

Southern Fried Pickles Cooking Tips:

Here are some helpful Southern Fried Pickle cooking tips.

• Dry your pickles before adding them to the four. 
• Don’t overfly your pickles. 
• Don’t overcoat your pickles because the breading won’t stick well. 

Variations of Southern Fried Pickles Recipe:

You can make variations of Southern Fried Pickles. Try omitting the horseradish and Cajun seasoning to make it milder to suit your taste. You may also substitute the flour for potato starch for crispier coatings. 

Ingredients:

Ingredients for the sauce:

• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Horseradish (Drained)
• 2 tsp Ketchup
• 1/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning

Ingredients for the pickles:

• Vegetable Oil (For frying)
• 1/2 cup Flour (All-purpose)
• 1 3/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ½ tsp Salt (To taste)
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 cups Sliced Dill Pickles (Drained)

How to make Southern Fried Pickles:

Step 1: To make the sauce, mix in a small bowl the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and Cajun seasoning. Set aside for later.

Step 2: Heat 1-inch oil in a pot over medium-high heat, meanwhile prepare the batter.

Step 3:  In a medium bowl whisk the flour, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and water until smooth.

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Step 4: Spread the pickles on paper towels and pat dry. Add the pickles to the batter and toss coat.

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Step 5:  Add the pickles to the oil one at a time. Make sure to use a slotted spoon to remove it from the batter to let the excess drip off. You can also use a fork to easily pinch the pickles.

Step 6: Fry the pickles until golden brown and make sure not to burn it. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 7: Serve immediately with the prepared sauce.

Enjoy!

Southern Fried Pickles

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Ingredients 

Ingredients for the sauce:

• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Horseradish, Drained
• 2 tsp Ketchup
• 1/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning

Ingredients for the pickles:

• Vegetable Oil, For frying
• 1/2 cup Flour, All-purpose
• 1 3/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ½ tsp Salt, To taste
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 cups Sliced Dill Pickles, Drained

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Instructions

• To make the sauce, mix in a small bowl the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish and Cajun seasoning. Set aside for later.
• Heat 1-inch oil in a pot over medium-high heat, meanwhile prepare the batter.
• In a medium bowl whisk the flour, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, cayenne
  pepper, salt and water until smooth.
• Spread the pickles on paper towels and pat dry. Add the pickles to the batter and toss coat.
• Add the pickles to the oil one at a time. Make sure to use a slotted spoon to remove it from the batter to let the excess drip off. You can also use a fork to easily pinch the pickles.
• Fry the pickles until golden brown and make sure not to burn it. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately with the prepared sauce.

Author: Laura

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How to store Southern Fried Pickles?

Southern Fried Pickles store best in a plastic airtight container. The sooner you reheat them, the tastier they will be after the initial cooking process. 

How to reheat Southern Fried Pickles?

Keep them in an airtight container and consider heating them by refrying them or putting them in the air fryer. 

How long do Southern Fried Pickles last in the fridge?

Southern Fried Pickles last approximately five days in the fridge. Throw them out after five days for your safety. 

Can I make Southern Fried Pickles ahead? 

You shouldn’t make the Southern Fried Pickles recipe ahead because they get soggy and don’t last well while you wait to cook them. For the best results, cook them as soon as you bread them. 

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