Fried Dill Pickles with Creole Dipping Sauce are one of those bar and grill appetizers that we can't get enough of. They're an uber popular appetizer here in the South. Dill pickle chips are either battered or breaded and then fried until crispy and golden. Serve with a homemade Creole sauce and enjoy a restaurant favorite at home.
Battered Pickles versus Breaded Pickles
While I enjoy fried dill pickles either way, my personal preference is to make these dill pickles with a crisp and crunchy breading as I demonstrate in this fried pickles with a Creole dipping sauce recipe. You can find them on the menu at many sports bars and steakhouses and when making them at home we're usually watching a football game or a NASCAR race. The truth is, we don't need very much of an excuse. To make this simple breading, I prefer to combine flour and cornmeal adding a kick with creole seasoning. It's the perfect compliment to the creole dipping sauce and mighty tasty, too. See other game day appetizer and snack recipes here.
Other Dipping Options for Fried Dill Pickles
- For the best results, make the Creole dipping sauce in advance so the flavors have time to fully develop.
- If you prefer other options, a cool Ranch dip or creamy avocado lime ranch as well as copycat Chick-fil-a sauce works beautifully, too. It's party food to the max.
- You may also like to try my Fried Onion Strings with Creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce and this Dill Pickle Dip from Noble Pig.
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Fried Dill Pickles with Creole Dipping Sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 639kcal
Ingredients
- For the pickles:
- 1 32 oz jar dill pickle chips drain well and pat dry
- 2 cup self-rising flour
- ½ cup plain yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs beaten
- peanut or vegetable oil for frying
- Dipping sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup chili sauce
- 2 green onion whites only
- 1 4 oz jar roasted red pepper well drained and pat dry
- 2 clove garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon wasabi paste or prepared horseradish [more or less to your taste]
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Set aside. Thoroughly drain pickles and pat dry.
- To make breading: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and ground cumin.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
- To coat with breading: Toss pickle chips with ¼ cup of dry seasoned flour-cornmeal mixture. Dip the flour coated pickle slices into buttermilk egg wash then back into the dry breading.
- To cook: Heat 5-inches of oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 350°F. Maintain the oil temperature around 350-360°F while cooking for best the results.
- Drop breaded pickles into the oil separately. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden on both sides, gently turning as needed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Seasoning lightly with salt or additional Creole seasoning immediately. Repeat process cooking in batches.
- Serve with the Creole dipping sauce on the side.
- To prepare the sauce in advance: Place all of the dipping sauce ingredients into a blender and pulse until combined. Chill thoroughly for at least 2 hours or overnight prior to serving. (Yield: approximately 1 ½ cups)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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Bessie Valentine Gillespie
Hi Melissa:
I recently subscribed to your site and I am thoroughly enjoying it. Is that a place on your site where the recipes can be saved?
Thank you and congratulations on a site well done.
Melissa
Hi Bessie, welcome! I'm delighted you're finding some recipes to enjoy. I actually do have a recipe box feature in production and when it's ready to released, I'll announce it so, stay tuned.Thanks so much for cooking with me, visit often.
Melanie | Melanie Makes
That dipping sauce sounds amazing, Melissa! Pinned!
Melissa
Thank you Melanie!
Alison's Allspice
I love fried pickles, and that dipping sauce is perfect! Yum! Pinned for later, Thanks!
Melissa
Hi Alison, thanks for sharing!
Lori Johnson
Thank you for the recipe! I'll be making these the next time my daughter visits, we recently discovered fried pickles. And we are going to love the dipping sauce.
Melissa
Linda, you will love these and the dip. the dip is also spectacular with shrimp. Enjoy, sweets!
Linda
I have never had fried pickles, and they sound delicious. What's really apealing to me is that fabulous Creole dip. OMG, so up my alley. You know I'll make any dish that has a dip- that's why my nickname is Blondie Dip. Thanks again for another great recipe Melssa:)
Melissa
Hi Lin, my pleasure!
Lin
Gosh these look tasty! Must make them next time we have a family get together. 🙂 Thanks Melissa!