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.
Although I just sprinkled these 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
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.
Servings 4
Calories 171kcal
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 16 ounce dill pickle chips drained
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4 dashes hot sauce or more
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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.