Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) jar sliced pickles

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

4 cups canola oil, for frying

Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, for dipping

Directions

Step 1)Prepare the pickles:

Step 2)Drain the pickles from the jar and lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a clean towel or paper towels. Add a second layer to the top of the pickles and press down on them, drying them very thoroughly.

Step 3)Pickles on a Paper Towel to Remove Excess Moisture for Fried Pickle Recipe

Step 4)Prepare the breading station:

Step 5)Working in 3 separate bowls, whisk together the flour with the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 6)In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Finally, add the seasoned breadcrumbs to the third bowl.

Step 7)Three Bowls with Dredging Ingredients for Fried Pickles Recipe

Step 8)Heat the oil and bread the pickles:

Step 9)Add a few inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Make sure to leave a few inches of space at the top of the pot to ensure the oil doesn’t overflow. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350˚F. Prepare a platter or baking sheet by lining it with paper towels.

Step 10)While the oil preheats, bread the pickles. Working in batches, add about 1/2 cup of pickle slices to the flour and toss well to coat completely. Shake off any excess flour and transfer the pickles to the buttermilk mixture. Coat well and then transfer to the breadcrumbs. Coat the pickles well with the breadcrumbs.

Step 11)Pickles Dredged in Seasoned Flour for Fried Pickles

Step 12)Pickles Dredged in Breadcrumbs

Step 13)Fry the pickles:

Step 14)When the oil is hot, carefully add the first batch of pickles to the hot oil and use a slotted spoon to make sure they are separated in the oil. Fry the pickles for 2 to 3 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the prepared platter or baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt.

Step 15)Allow the oil to reheat while you bread the next batch of pickles. Repeat until all pickles are fried.

Step 16)Serve warm with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.