Popeyes Fried Pickles Recipe
Crave that perfect crunch with tangy bite? This Popeyes Fried Pickles Recipe brings fast-food joy home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour.
- 1/4 cup cornstarch.
- 1 tsp paprika.
- 1 tsp garlic powder.
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning.
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
- 1 tsp salt.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning.
- 1 tbsp milk.
- 2 tsp pickle juice.
Instructions
Drain Pickles Well
- Open jar. Pour pickles into colander. Let drain 5 mins.
Pat Dry Thoroughly
- Use paper towels. Press pickles dry. Removes extra moisture.
Soak in Buttermilk
- Bowl up pickles. Cover with buttermilk. Rest 10 mins.
Mix Batter Ingredients
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic, Cajun, cayenne, salt, pepper.
Heat Oil Properly
- Pot with 2 inches oil. Heat to 375°F. Test with thermometer.
Dredge Pickles First
- Pull pickles from buttermilk. Drip off excess. Coat in batter fully.
Fry Small Batches
- Drop 8-10 pickles in oil. Fry 3 mins till golden.
Drain on Towels
- Scoop out with spoon. Place on paper towels. Drain oil.
Make Ranch Dip
- Mix mayo, ranch mix, milk, pickle juice. Whisk smooth.
Fry Remaining Batches
- Repeat process. Keep oil hot between batches.
Serve Immediately
- Basket up hot pickles. Dip nearby. Enjoy crunch!
Notes
- Oil too cool makes soggy. Watch 375°F always.
- Double batter for thick crust. Dip twice.
- Chill battered pickles 5 mins. Stays on better.
- Variation: Add onion powder. Extra savoriness.
- Air fryer: 400°F, 8 mins. Shake halfway.
- Sweet pickles? Mild twist for kids.
- Extra spicy: Hot sauce in buttermilk soak.