Description
These brilliantly crispy, briny bites bring Southern charm with a global twist. Whether air-fried, oven-baked, or traditionally fried, Dill Pickle Chips are a nostalgic, bold, and crave-worthy snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 jar dill pickle slices (preferably crinkle-cut)
1 cup buttermilk (or plant-based milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 egg (for binding)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Oil for frying (canola or avocado)
Instructions
1. Drain pickle slices and pat dry.
2. Whisk together buttermilk and egg; soak pickle slices for 5 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Dredge slices in the dry mixture; double coat for extra crunch.
5. Heat oil in skillet to 350°F.
6. Fry pickles in batches, 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
7. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season immediately.
8. Serve with your favorite dip: ranch, spicy mayo, or honey mustard.
Notes
For baked: Use panko, bake at 425°F for 15–18 mins.
For air-fried: Spray with oil, cook at 400°F for 10 mins.
Jarred pickles are great, but homemade adds extra zing.
Try creative dips like sriracha ranch or avocado crema.
Perfect served alongside sliders or atop burgers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: fried pickles, dill pickle chips, crunchy snacks, party appetizer