Dill Pickle Fritters
Dill pickle fritters are any pickle fan's favorite appetizer! These addicting little bites feature briny sliced pickles battered and deep fried to crispy perfection.
Servings: 18 fritters
Calories: 24kcal
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz jar sliced dill pickles drained with some juices reserved
- 3/4 - 1 1/4 cup seasoned batter mix
- Oil for frying
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Instructions
- Place drained pickle slices on a chopping board, then mince into small pieces1 32 oz jar sliced dill pickles
- Transfer chopped pickles to a bowl, then add ¾ cup of the batter mix to the bowl and stir. Add more batter mix or pickle juice until the pickles are coated in a smooth, batter about the consistency of pancake batter3/4 - 1 1/4 cup seasoned batter mix
- To a large heavy bottom pan, add oil until it is about ½” deep. Heat over medium heat and once hot drop 2 tablespoon scoops of batter into the oil and use the back of the spoon to flatten slightly.Oil
- Cook 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side, or until lightly golden on both sides and cooked through.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate and repeat until all batter is used
- Serve warm with ranch for dipping
Notes
- Don't overcrowd your frying pan. This will drop the temperature of the oil and lead to uneven cooking.
- The batter should be the consistency of pancake mix. You may need to add some pickle juice or extra batter mix to reach the right consistency.
- These are delicious with ranch! You could also dip them into marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Fiber: 0.001g | Sugar: 0.001g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 0.03mg