FRIED PICKLES …
Probably my absolute favorite thing to eat in the world! FRIED PICKLES!
He loves them spicy, but you love with just a little kick. This is the conversation that my guy and I have when we are talking about the best fried pickles we have had. I hate when they are too spicy that I cannot even taste the pickle or anything else because the spice is too overwhelming.
Yes, we do have conversations about food. Quite often, in fact, you would think that is just about all we talk about! Like, what should we have for dinner? Or what is for dinner on such and such day? However, there is always one thing that we can agree on; no matter the taste we love pickles. Not sweet pickles but just plain dill pickles. Why? Because they are probably the best thing ever!
I love the fact that they are so healthy and he loves that they taste amazing!
I tried my hand at making pickles last year for the first time because we were part of a weekly CSA(community support agriculture) Box. We got a ton of pickling cucumbers! I mean a TON! Enough to make 4 batches of pickles. These pickles are amazing! One thing is for sure if for some reason we cannot afford food we will still have pickles because there was so much!
It was one of the easiest things I had done too! I used a packet for 24 hour pickles and canned them and they were definitely better than store bought pickles. Not to knock anyone who does the 10 day or 30 day pickles but these were so good.
Anyways…
Him and I decided that we should make fried pickles. We wanted them to be healthy (some what), but not spicy (okay, I didn’t). Then this amazing recipe was born!
Paleo Fried Pickles
2 cups Dill pickles chips (or 1 pint)
1/2 cup Almond flour (or regular flour)
1 tsp granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
pinch of salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Almond Milk (or regular milk)
1 egg
coconut oil for fried in a pan
Place about 6 cups of coconut oil into an 8 inch frying pan and put it on a burner and let it slowly warm up. It will of course depend on the pan you are frying in. The pickles must be able to freely “float” to ensure an even coating.
While your oil is heating up drain your pickles and place them onto paper towels and pat dry. Mix together your almond flour and spices. Them mix together your almond milk and egg. Once the oil is starting to bubble slowly soak a few pickles in the almond milk and egg mixture then go through the almond flour mix and place into the frying pan. Let fry for about 2 minutes or until it they are golden brown. Proceed to do this with all of the pickles. Serve hot with some ranch dip like this one – Paleo Ranch Dressing. This is paleo but if you are not paleo use whatever you choose! I put a tiny bit of hot sauce in the dressing so give it a little extra kick!
- 2 cups Dill pickles chips (or 1 pint)
- 1/2 cup Almond flour (or regular flour)
- 1 tsp granulated Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Almond Milk (or regular milk)
- 1 egg
- coconut oil for fried in a pan
- Place about 6 cups of coconut oil into an 8 inch frying pan and put it on a burner and let it slowly warm up.
- While your oil is heating up drain your pickles and place them onto paper towels and pat dry. Mix together your almond flour and spices. Them mix together your almond milk and egg. Once the oil is starting to bubble slowly soak a few pickles in the almond milk and egg mixture then go through the almond flour mix and place into the frying pan. Let fry for about 2 minutes or until it they are golden brown. Proceed to do this with all of the pickles.
We love to make these as appetizers for when people come over. They also make a great light dinner in case you just want them, which I am not going to judge because it has happened a time or two.
These fried pickles have settled the debate between too spicy and too bland when it comes to fried pickles in this house. However, when it comes to chicken wings it is a whole other story! 😀 Although, if you want them spicier add a little pinch more of cayenne pepper! Just make sure that to let smell full you! The cayenne pepper is pretty strong!
I hope you have a great week! Enjoy!
Deliciously,
Gabby
Kimberly Bloomer says
April 19, 2016 at 7:16 pmSix CUPS of coconut oil? Just wanted to verify the amount.
NotTooShabbyGabby says
April 20, 2016 at 10:48 pmYes it is just to fry them in. It is an estimate though. If you have a smaller pan than I did you will not need that much but you will not be able to fry as many at a time. You can melt the coconut oil in the microwave beforehand for easy measuring.
Kathleen Clegg says
May 1, 2016 at 2:07 amI’ve never had fried pickles before. I’m with you though, I like less spicy food and my husband likes more spicy foods. I think I will have to give these a try sometime. My kids really like them.
Mary says
May 18, 2016 at 8:19 amI have never used coconut oil, does it leave a flavor, not a coconut fan.
NotTooShabbyGabby says
May 18, 2016 at 9:18 amNot if you get a refined coconut oil. By refined I mean it has been through natural processing like pushed through clay and steamed to take out the odor, the smell and the taste. Extra virgin coconut oil will have a taste, smell and odor. My man hates coconut too but he loves the food I cook in coconut oil because there is more flavor of food than of oil! Hope this helps!
nikkifrankhamilton says
May 24, 2016 at 2:19 pmAs you know I am gluten free. And we love fried pickles. This is definitely going to be whipped up in our kitchen soon. And I love that we can also do fried green beans or onion slices with the same recipe. My husband is definitely going to be excited by this. He is a fried pickle Enthusiast, big time.
Morrigan Ava says
March 16, 2017 at 9:51 pmI JUST made these. DELICIOUS!! However, not as crunchy as I had hoped. 🙁 This is my first time cooking with Almond Flour, is that normal? Other than texture, I am in love! Thank you so much for giving me a healthier alternative to my favorite snack. <3
NotTooShabbyGabby says
March 17, 2017 at 11:42 amYes the crunchy part kind of goes away and the almond flour is a bit different however adding a little bit more spice it can usually take away the nutty taste of the almond flour! thank you for the feedback though! 🙂
Kathy says
June 23, 2017 at 11:41 pmCan you please tell me what’s in the sauce?! 🙂 Looks delicious!
NotTooShabbyGabby says
July 12, 2017 at 8:05 pmIt is so good! Literally it is just a little bit of hot sauce in ranch dressing! So simple!
Billy says
October 25, 2017 at 4:22 pmThis sounds delicious! I’ve been wanting to make fried pickles for a while now – have you ever tried buttermilk or panko? Thanks for sharing your recipe!
NotTooShabbyGabby says
November 8, 2017 at 10:49 pmI have! However, since being gluten free I have had to go the more alternative route but those ingredients are all awesome too! Personally I would love to try the beer batter.
joe says
January 6, 2018 at 5:26 pmCurious if anyone has used an air fryer (the ones that use little to no oil) ? do these turn out ok in that type of fryer? I totally suck at frying, lol, so thinking of buying one. Thanks!
NotTooShabbyGabby says
January 14, 2018 at 10:21 amI Think they would do amazing! I haven’t personally even tried one. I really want to though! I completely understand that one though! haha