BEER-BATTER FRIED PICKLE CHIPS

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I had heard all about these at fairs and as appetizers in restaurants, so I thought I would look up how to make them. I mixed a few recipes together, and this is what I got. We had never had them before, and we really liked them, so we hope you do too! Really easy, and you don't need any special fryer to do it! For a variation, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning can be substituted for the salt and pepper in the flour mixture. NOTE: If you use whole pickles, you'll need a 32 oz. jar. If the pickles are pre-sliced, you'll only need a 24 oz. jar (the ingredient listing didn't want to cooperate with me on that one).

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickles, whole or 1 (24 ounce) jar dill pickles, sliced
canola oil (for frying)
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup beer (I usually use Shiner Bock)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • If not pre-cut, cut pickles in 1/2-1/4 inch slices. Blot pickles with paper towels to remove excess moisture (I cut mine and immediately place them on folded-up paper towels, and then I blot them also).
  • Whisk 3/4 cup flour with the beer. Place remaining flour, salt, and pepper in a gallon-size Ziploc bag; shake to combine.
  • Pour canola oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven, and set it over medium heat; the oil should be approximately 3/4 inch deep.
  • When your oil is hot (test it by sprinkling a little water in the oil, when it pops, you know it's ready), start preparing the pickle chips.
  • Put all the pickle slices in the Ziploc bag with the flour to completely coat the pickles with flour. Take them out, and dip them in beer batter.
  • Immediately place batter-covered pickles in the oil (about 10-15 at a time, making sure not to crowd them), careful that it may pop back, for about 2 minutes on each side or until brown.
  • When they're golden, remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Eat plain, serve with Ranch dressing, or serve with any dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3224.6, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 8.2

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