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Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe with Easy Irresistible Comeback Sauce

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Crispy fried pickles with a crunchy coating and tangy dill pickle bite, served with a creamy, zesty comeback sauce. A quick and easy appetizer perfect for gatherings and snack cravings.

Ingredients

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  • About 24 dill pickle chips, drained well
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 quarts / 2 liters)
  • ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A few dashes hot sauce (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Drain the pickle chips on paper towels for at least 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Dip each pickle chip first in the dry mixture, shake off excess, then into the egg mixture, and back into the dry mixture for a double coating.
  6. Fry pickles in batches of 3-4 for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove fried pickles and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  8. While frying, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the comeback sauce. Chill until serving.
  9. Serve fried pickles hot or warm with a generous bowl of comeback sauce.

Notes

Dry pickles thoroughly before frying to ensure crispiness. Maintain oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F for best results. Fry in small batches to avoid temperature drops. Batter should be thick enough to cling but not gloopy. For a lighter option, air frying or baking is possible but will yield less crunch.

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