Sammie's Fried Pickles Recipe

Name: Sammie's Fried Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 32 oz jar dill pickles or pickle chips already cut; 1 vegetable/canola oil for frying; 1 -12 oz beer at room temperature; 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/3 cup ranch dressing; 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha hot chili sauce; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 32 oz jar dill pickles or pickle chips already cut
1 vegetable/canola oil for frying
1 -12 oz beer at room temperature
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/3 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 tbsp sriracha hot chili sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder

1
Drain and cut up the pickles into thin slices.
2
(Or make it easy and buy the dill pickle chips already sliced in the jar.)
3
Pat dry the pickle slices in small batches.
4
This step is very important if you want your batter to adhere correctly.
5
Set aside.
6
In a medium mixing bowl combine all of the dry beer batter ingredients.
7
Slowly whisk the beer into the dry ingredients until the whole beer is mixed in and batter is thick.
8
Mix all of the flour dredge ingredients in a separate bowl.
9
Line a plate with paper towels for pickles to drain on when done frying.
10
In a medium skillet pour enough oil to cover about 1 inch.
11
Heat on medium high heat.
12
Drop pickles in beer batter in small batches (as to not overcrowd the pan while cooking).
13
Toss and coat well.
14
Then, take pickles from the beer batter and put them in the flour dredge.
15
Toss and coat well.
16
Place breaded pickles into pan and fry on both sides until golden brown.
17
Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
18
While pickles are cooking, mix all ingredients for ranch dipping sauce and refrigerate until all pickles are done cooking.
19
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 32 oz jar dill pickles or pickle chips already cut, 1 vegetable/canola oil for frying, 1 -12 oz beer at room temperature, 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Sammie's Fried Pickles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sammie's Fried Pickles

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Variations & substitutions

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