I fried me some pickles ya'll!
Crunchy, starchy on the outside and tangy zangy (and a little bit sweet) on the inside.
I don't think zangy is actually a word...
Ever since I had some fried pickles at a bar with a friend last Christmas I have been itchy to try and make my own. And you know what, it's super easy!
And although I would not say this is a healthy snack, um, I would say it's healthier than fried cheese.
Healthier than fried cheese, there's something to brag about.
Don't be a hater now.
To make these you will need: pickles, flour, 1-2 eggs, cornmeal and oil to fry them in.
In a dutch oven or heavy duty pan heat up enough oil that the pickles could be completely submerged, they need to be able to float a little.
Dip the pickles in flour, then into the whisked egg, then into the fry batter made of 1 part cornmeal and 1 part flour. When the oil is hot gently lay the coated pickles in the oil and let them cook for 2 minutes or so on each side. Using a (not plastic, it'll melt, dude) slotted spoon remove pickles and let them cool on a bed of paper towels.
You can serve them with ranch or ketchup (if you're fancy). I just like to eat them.
i totally love fried pickles! i'm so gonna try this.
Posted by: Marjorie | March 23, 2011 at 06:32 AM
i've often read about fried pickles, and always wanted to try them. thanks for showing me how :)
Posted by: Jacci | March 23, 2011 at 08:25 AM
My brother in law and I love fried pickles. No one else in our family does and we have been saying we are going to try to make some, now I can! What type of oil did you use. I typically use olive oil but do you think it wouldn't be wise since it gets hotter and may catch fire easier? What type of oil did you use?
Posted by: Tammy | March 23, 2011 at 08:40 AM
"healthier than fried cheese" is now my go-to response to people coyly turning down my baked goods.
i am really loving your food styling lately--keep up the good work lovely lady:)
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Posted by: emily jean | March 23, 2011 at 09:38 AM
i love fried pickles, especially with ranch! I've never tried to make them b/c me and frying things are non-mixy but that's why i have a husband :)
Posted by: Kiki | March 23, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Tammy-I used vegetable oil. Canola oil or peanut oil would be good too. Olive oil will work but do watch the heat, and it will make your fried pickles taste more... well, like olive oil. Good luck! :)
Posted by: emma | March 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Fried pickles are the best:)
Posted by: Elise | March 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM
yes, i'm so glad you posted this. I love me some fried pickles (:
Posted by: Erica | March 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM
fried pickles go really well with a lemon aioli too! I had them at a restaurant on my birthday a couple of years ago. They were amazing and I haven't had them since...
Posted by: lauren | March 23, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I love fried pickles! No shame. I must try this recipe!
Posted by: Nicole | March 23, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Oh! I have wanted to find a recipe to make these at home! Thank you! I will be trying these very soon!
Posted by: Morgen | March 23, 2011 at 02:19 PM
YUM!!! I love fried pickles!
Posted by: Brenna Cade | March 23, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Terrible for you, but craaazy good! :) i like mine with lemon ;) keep up the adorable work! ♥
Posted by: alethea | March 23, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Ugh! Thanks for making gain 10lbs, Emma. Though I'm sure my tastebuds and my belly will be happy!
Posted by: Becky | March 23, 2011 at 07:25 PM
I love fried pickles, the first time I ever tried them was yrs ago@ the NC state fair& I was hooked!!!! :)
Posted by: judy evans | March 24, 2011 at 09:52 AM
oh my word, yum!
Posted by: Kaitlyn | March 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM
not enough restaurants have these!
Posted by: jessi | March 24, 2011 at 10:16 AM
I tried this recipe last night. I am planning to make them again this weekend.
Posted by: PiaA. | March 25, 2011 at 09:55 AM
i love fried pickles, and recently had a new combination that i thought you might like..fried pickles mixed with fried jalapeno slices, it really is an amazing combo!
Posted by: tiffany | March 25, 2011 at 07:41 PM
These. sound. awesome. Can't wait to give this a try!
Posted by: Kimbercrafts | March 25, 2011 at 09:40 PM
My work served them with chocolate syrup instead of ranch. Dont hate it till you try it!
Nikki
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I totally want new tattoos right now, just can't decide where to get them. A little house (combo of your 2 designs :), the word "LOVE" from the cover of our family book Guess How Much I Love You, 7 stars for each of us (me, hubby, and our 5 kids) in each of our birthstone colors, and a camera. I better get crackin'! Love the camera and the sewing machine... and some version of a letter! Love that!
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