Crispy Fried Dill Pickle Coins

Crispy fried dill pickle coins are a delightful snack or appetizer that combines the tangy flavor of dill pickles with a crunchy, golden-brown coating. These bite-sized treats are perfect for dipping and are sure to be a hit at any gathering! Serve them hot for the best texture and flavor.
This recipe is american style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, dill pickles, buttermilk, cayenne pepper.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 500 g dill pickles (sliced into coins)
- 120 ml buttermilk
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 100 g cornmeal
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the dill pickles into coins and set them aside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- In another bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and buttermilk until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- Dip each pickle coin into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Carefully place the coated pickle coins into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the coins for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried pickle coins from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the crispy fried dill pickle coins hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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