Beer Battered Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles are right up there with my very favorite fried foods. The sour flavor of the pickle in a crispy coating is totally addicting. It’s really hard to stop eating these amazing Beer Battered Fried Pickles.

Beer Batter

The batter is a simple mixture of an egg, a bottle of beer, baking powder, flour, and seasoned salt. The baking powder helps make the batter fly up light and crisp.

Reader Comment

Anne says “Tastes just like the ones I’ve had in restaurants! Thank you for the recipe!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

How To Make

(More detailed instructions and video in recipe card below.)

1. Pat pickles dry with paper towels.
   
2. Make the batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, beer, baking powder, and seasoned salt.
   
3. Whisk in flour.
   
4. Heat oil in A Dutch oven to about 375 degrees.
5. Dip pickles in batter and fry in batches.
   
6. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
7. Mix together dipping sauce ingredients.
   

Tips For Making Beer Battered Fried Pickles

• A thermometer is really helpful when frying. If you fry a lot, you can fairly accurately guess the temperature of the oil without one, but if not, use a thermometer for best results.
• I use Guiness beer, but a lager would work ts well. Stay away from beers that are too bitter.
• You’ll want a slotted spoon or a Spider Strainer to remove the fried pickles from the oil quickly and easily.
• Fry in batches, not too many at a time, to prevent the oil temperature from changing.

Type Of Oil To Use

I like to use vegetable oil for frying. It is a neutral-flavored oil. Canola oil or peanut oil could be used instead.

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Recipe adapted from The South’s Best Butts

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