Blast from the Past: Deep-Fried Pickles Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can create a lighter batter.

dipping sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dip

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Yogurt dip is lower in calories, while ketchup is a budget-friendly option.

Beat 4 eggs in a bowl.

Measure out 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of cornmeal.

Add a little salt and pepper to the flour and mix it up.

Add a little salt and pepper to the cornmeal and mix it up.

Dip the pickles first in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the cornmeal to coat them.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to about 350 degrees.

Place the coated pickles in the fryer basket and drop them into the hot oil.

Fry the pickles until they are golden brown and crispy, then remove them from the oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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