Copycat Hooters Fried Pickles

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I can’t remember when it was a few years ago that we discovered deep-fried pickles. They’ve quickly become a favorite appetizer for us. A local restaurant, CR Heroes Family Pub, has great fried pickles. They’re simple and yummy, just like this homemade version of a copycat Hooters fried pickles. Make sure you make a double batch because they’ll disappear in no time.

Copycat Hooters Fried Pickles

Although I just sprinkled these copycat Hooters fried pickles with sea salt, you can get adventurous and use Cajun seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, or even Italian seasonings. These fried pickles are the perfect side dish for my copycat of Hooter’s Asian chicken wings.

Also try my Nashville hot pickles.

Copycat Hooters Fried Pickles
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Copycat Hooters Fried Pickles

I can’t remember when it was a few years ago that we discovered deep-fried pickles. They’ve quickly become a favorite appetizer for us.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, pickles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 171kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat 2″ of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Dry the pickles as much as possible.
  • In a shallow bowl, beat together the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in another shallow bowl.
  • Working in batches, stir pickles in egg mixture until well coated.
  • Shake off any excess and then toss the pickles into the flour mixture, coating well.
  • Fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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