Crispy Fried Pickle Chips
One appetizer that I almost always order (when I can find it) is fried pickles. A good fried pickle is juicy on the inside, briny, and has a crackling, crispy breading. With a few drinks on the side, they are one of my favorite snacks.
Ingredients
- oil for frying (vegetable or peanut)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Greek seasoning or your favorite seasoning medley may be substituted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ cup water
- 16 ounces dill pickle slices, drained and dried on paper towels
How to Make Crispy Fried Pickle Chips
- Heat 1 ½-2 inches oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 375-degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl or rimmed plate, whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add hot sauce and water and mix until smooth.
- Working in batches, add dried pickles to the batter, gently toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon (or Chinese Spider), remove pickles from the batter and let excess drip off. Gently add pickles to the oil one at a time. Fry for about 1 ½-2 minutes or until golden. Remove and let drain on paper towels. Monitor oil temperature as batches are frying to maintain consistent 375-degrees F.
