Deep Fried Dill Pickles (Frickles)

Fried pickles stacked on top of each other on a plate

Deep Fried Dill Pickles (Frickles)

Where are my pickle lovers at?! These deep fried dill pickles are a delicious and easy appetizer that's a real crowd pleaser. Serve the with lashings of ranch sauce or add them as a topping for your burgers. Easy to make, if you haven't had a frickle yet, get ready to be blown away!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Slow The Cook Down

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup flour
1 cup water
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
pinch cayenne
¼ teaspoon paprika

For The Frickles

½ cup panko breadcrumbs
750 ml baby dill pickles

Instructions

Cut the pickles in half lengthways and dab with kitchen paper to remove any excess moisture.
Add the batter ingredients to a large jug or bowl and whisk together until combined.
Place some of the panko breadcrumbs into a bowl.
Dip a pickle, one at a time, into the batter and then coat it with the breadcrumbs and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet. Your hands will likely get messy after a few dips as the batter is super thick. Add the panko in small amounts to the bowl so it doesn't clump together and refill as you go.
Heat a good amount of oil in a pot on the stovetop. You want enough oil so that the pickles will float.
Once the oil is hot, add the coated pickles to the oil. Take care not to over crowd them, I did about 4 at a time.
Cook the pickles for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning them halfway through with tongs, until they are golden brown.
Once cooked, place the fried pickles on kitchen towel to drain while you cook the others.
Serve immediately.

Notes

I used baby dill pickles that I simply cut in half. You can use bigger pickles and cut them into slices or long quarters.
Your hands will likely get messy after a few dips as the batter is super thick. Add the panko in small amounts to the bowl so it doesn't clump together and refill as you go.
Take care not to over crowd the pickles when frying them, I did about 4 at a time.

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