Oven Fried Pickles
If you’ve never heard of, or tasted fried pickles before, there’s a strong chance you’re cringing right now. I felt the exact same way until I tried them.
It was my junior year in college. One of my good friends and I were out running errands and we were starving. She suggested we get Pickle-O’s from Sonic (second Sonic reference this week). I cringed at her suggestion. I had no idea what Pickle-O’s were. She said they were fried pickles and they were amazing. She was so convincing, I had to try them.
I died and went to pickle heaven! They were insanely good! They came with a side of ranch dipping sauce. It was the best thing I’d ever had. I was a fried pickle convert. One of my favorite local restaurants (which sadly closed down) had fried pickles on the menu. They called them frickles. They were delicious!
Attempting a healthier version, I chose to bake mine instead of deep frying them. They were equally as good. The key is in the seasoning.
To start you want to combine a couple of eggs, flour, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, hot sauce, & pepper. Whisk everything together to get a nice thick mixture.
Next you wanna dunk the pickle slice into the egg mixture, then dredge it in panko bread crumbs.
Place on a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Place in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes on each side, watching the oven closely to make sure they don’t burn.
Ingredients:
- 1-20 ounce jar sliced dill pickles
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (I use Texas Pete)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
Turn oven broiler on.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and flour together. Add worcestershire, hot sauce, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and pepper to egg mixture. Mix well.
Place panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dunk each pickle slice into the egg mixture, than dredge it in the panko bread crumbs.
Place coated pickles on a baking sheet that’s been coated with non-stick cooking spray. Place pan in middle rack of oven. Broil for no more than 3 minutes on each side. Watch that oven like a hawk to make sure they don’t burn.
Serve with your favorite ranch dipping sauce & enjoy 🙂
I loooove pickles! I feel like Snooki when I say that.
Oh my gosh…I was just going to make a Snooki comment, too. But I didn’t want to give away the fact that I’ve actually watched the show! 😉
Hahaha, you both are too funny! I knew someone would made a Snooki reference 😉
I’ve actually never even considered making fried pickles at home! I love pickles, though, so I am definitely saving this:-)
Oh my gosh, I LOVE fried pickles!!! So glad you figured out a way to make them at home– I’m going to have to try this!
LOVE that you went there with these baked pickle chips. I have never had them and now that you have given us a baked version think I need to try them. Yes I do!
I love pickles! I have never tried fried, but only because I can’t eat fried stuff out in restaurants and I am not a fried food fan. Baked however…I am sold! These look great!
My parents restaurant served deep fried pickles so I ate them a lot growing up. Not sure if a baked version would quite do it for me;-)
You lucky gal! 😉
Did you use sweet pickles?
Oh I can NOT wait to try this recipe! I’ve bookmarked it and given it a little Stumble. 🙂
OMG…was at a restaurant last night with my hubby, eating Frickles…and I said, ” I wonder if I could oven-fry these? I think I need to try that!” Then I get this first thing this morning! Great minds…right?
I’ve never had a pickle….but you might’ve just inspired me to try them!
Frickles, pulled pork & coleslaw = heaven.
I loooove Texas Pete!! Why oh why don’t they sell in in California ?!
I’ve never had fried pickles, but I’ll try anythign once… Esp anything to do with pickles. Love them!
Ahhh! I love fried pickles!
I can’t wait to make these, I just need some more panko!
This is genius! I’ve been wanting fried pickles but hate frying… perfection! Thanks =)
I’ve never tried fried pickles before, but you are making me reconsider. My husband has talked about Sonic’s version for years.
This is an absolutely BRILLIANT idea! Thanks so much for sharing! I am your newest follower!
xo
Yummmm! I had fried pickles a few weeks ago when I went to Houston for a mini get-away and it was awesome. Baking them is genius!
I want this! I LOVE fried pickles and have never made them but this makes it look quite easy so maybe I’ll give it a try!
Oh thank you! I LOVE fried pickles, but haven’t had them in so long. This is such a great alternative!
Oh no you didn’t! I have a serious weakness (bordering on addiction) for pickles and fried pickles are even better! Can’t wait to make these, stat.
great recipe! i always have pickles and bread crumbs!
wow, thank you for this recipe! this looks absolutely awesome!