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Fried Pickle Fritters Recipe

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Crispy and tangy Fried Pickle Fritters make a perfect appetizer or snack, combining the bold flavor of dill pickles with a crunchy cornmeal batter. These golden fritters are quick to prepare and fried to perfection, served best with a cool, creamy dip like ranch dressing.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Wet Ingredients & Add-ins

  • 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped dill pickles (about 8 pickle halves)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the self-rising cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
  2. Add Pickles and Onion: Add the coarsely chopped dill pickles and finely diced sweet onion to the dry mixture. Toss them together to fully coat the pieces in the cornmeal and flour blend.
  3. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk until combined. Pour this wet mixture into the pickle and onion coated dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to form the batter.
  4. Heat Oil for Frying: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C), ensuring the oil is hot enough to fry the fritters to a crispy texture.
  5. Fry the Fritters: Drop the pickle batter by heaping tablespoonsful into the hot oil. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown, then carefully flip each fritter and press gently with the back of a spatula to flatten slightly. Continue frying for another 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp on both sides.
  6. Drain and Serve: Cook the fritters in batches, adding more oil if needed to maintain the temperature. Once cooked, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is at the proper frying temperature (around 350°F) to prevent soggy fritters.
  • Use self-rising cornmeal for leavening, or substitute with regular cornmeal plus baking powder if unavailable.
  • Drain pickles well before chopping to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  • These fritters are best served fresh and hot for maximum crispness.
  • For a spicier variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the dry ingredients.

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