Fried Pickle Chips
Crispy fried pickle chips are the perfect snack for any gathering, offering a delightful crunch and tangy flavor, especially when served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Pickle Chips Ingredients
- 1 jar Pickles, dill pickle slices (or half-sours) You can use homemade pickles for a special touch!
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour This serves as the base for your coating.
- 1/2 cup Cornmeal For extra crunch and texture.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Season well to enhance flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds a nice kick.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Gives color and subtle smokiness.
- 2 large Eggs Whisked to help the coating adhere.
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying; canola or peanut oil works well.
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Ranch dressing Classic pairing, feel free to experiment with favorite sauces.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by draining your pickle slices and patting them dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
Frying
- Take each pickle slice, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few pickle slices at a time. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove fried pickles and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil. Repeat until all slices are fried.
Serving
- Serve immediately with your favorite dip.
Notes
For a lighter version, try baking at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or air-frying. For a spicy twist, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture. Mix in grated Parmesan for a cheesy upgrade.