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
Equipment
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 to drain for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
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