Beer Batter Fried Pickles

Name: Beer Batter Fried Pickles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 3/4 cup beer; 1 tsp baking powder; garlic powder to taste; onion powder to taste; cayenne pepper to taste; salt and pepper to taste; dill pickle slices; oil for frying

Crunchy beer-battered dill pickle chips fried golden and served hot and crispy.

Total time

20 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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The pantry

kitchen

Essentials · serves 6

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 3/4 cup beer 1 tsp baking powder garlic powder to taste onion powder to taste cayenne pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste dill pickle slices oil for frying

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The preparation

6 steps, about 20 minutes start to finish.

01
Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy pot or fryer.
02
Whisk together flour, egg, beer, baking powder, and seasonings to make batter.
03
Pat pickle slices dry.
04
Dip pickle slices in batter and allow excess to drip off.
05
Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
06
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

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“Pat the pickle slices as dry as you can, because the moisture they carry keeps the batter from sticking and makes the oil spit. Fry them just until golden and eat them right away, since they lose their crunch quickly as they sit.”

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