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. We enjoy the crunchiness. And that great pickle pucker. 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.

Serve this little delicious bites with your favorite dipping sauce. For us, that’s Ranch salad dressing. A good Ranch. No point in going through the trouble of making the crazy good pickles only to serve them with mediocre dressing.

Copycat Hooters Fried Pickles

Season ‘Em Up Your Way

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.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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.