Zaxby's Fried Pickles Recipe
Fried pickles have become a favorite snack and side dish at Zaxby's. The tangy flavor of the dill pickles is perfectly balanced with the crunchiness of a golden-brown coating. And now you can easily make your own delicious fried pickles at home using this easy process. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time to make this delicious appetizer. Serve up these fried pickles as a side dish or snack, and your friends and family will be sure to love them!
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 76kcal
Equipment
- paper towel
- plate
- frying pan
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- olive oil or vegetable oil
- 32 oz jar of dill pickle slices
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Sprinkle Garlic powder and white pepper
Instructions
Gather the necessary ingredients:
- Drain and thoroughly rinse off the pickles until they are free of any moisture. Evenly pat them dry using a clean paper towel. Cut into 1/2-inch slices for uniformity in frying.
Create the batter:
- Combine together flour, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and paprika in a shallow bowl or plate. Stir the ingredients until blended together well.
Bread the pickles:
- Dredge each slice of pickle into the flour mixture, coating it entirely and shaking off any excess batter.
Fry them up:
- In a deep skillet, heat up vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place battered pickles in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until a golden brown hue appears. Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula and place on paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
Plate:
- Present your crispy fried pickles which are now ready to be served!
Notes
- For an extra crunchy coating, double-dip the pickles in the batter.
- If you want to reduce the amount of fat and calories in your fried pickles, you can bake them instead. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add some extra heat to your fried pickles by adding more Cajun seasoning.
- To make sure the coating sticks, be sure to dry the pickle slices off using a paper towel before dipping them in the batter.
- You can substitute low-fat buttermilk for the flour mixture if desired.
- Keep an eye on your fried pickles when frying to ensure they don’t burn. You want them to be golden brown but not dark brown or black.