Hot Fried Pickle Spirals
Ingredients
- 5 whole pickles
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup crushed corn chips
ex. Doritos
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
for frying
- hot sauce
for serving
- ranch dressing
for serving
Directions
- 1
Pierce a wooden skewer or chopstick through the center of a pickle.
- 2
Carefully slice the pickle at an angle while rotating the skewered pickle to create the spiral cuts.
- 3
Spread out the spiralized pickle on the skewer.
- 4
Coat the pickle in flour. Shake of excess.
- 5
Coat the pickle in the whisked egg. Shake of excess.
- 6
Coat the pickle in the crushed corn chips. Use your hands to press the chips into the pickle to ensure it sticks and to get the chips in the cut sides of the pickle.
- 7
In a pan over medium, heat 1 inch oil. Drop a few pieces of crushed chip in the oil to test the heat, if the chips sizzle the oil is hot enough. Working in batches fry pickles until golden brown, about 2 minutes per pickle. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate.
- 8
Drizzle the fried pickles with ranch dressing and your favorite hot sauce.
Hot Fried Pickle Spirals
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate finger food that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser? These Hot Fried Pickle Spirals deliver an irresistible combination of tangy, crunchy, and spicy flavors perfect for any gathering or snack craving.
What sets these fried pickle spirals apart is the clever coating of crushed corn chips, like Doritos, which creates an extra layer of savory flavor and unparalleled crunch that's a step above traditional breading. With only a 5-minute prep and 5-minute cook time, they're incredibly quick to make, proving that amazing flavor doesn't have to take all day.
You're in for a treat with every bite of these spirals. Imagine the bright, briny pop of a tangy pickle, encased in a shatteringly crisp, savory crust from the fried corn chips, fried to golden brown perfection. The spirals are then generously smothered in cool, creamy ranch dressing and a fiery kick of hot sauce, balancing every taste sensation for an exciting flavor experience. The texture is a delightful contrast of tender pickle inside a perfectly crunchy exterior.
While crushed corn chips provide a uniquely savory and crunchy coating, feel free to experiment with different flavored chips or even pretzel crumbs for a textural variation. For serving, if you're not a fan of the classic ranch and hot sauce combo, a spicy aioli or a cool dill dip could offer a fresh take.
These Hot Fried Pickle Spirals are the quintessential party snack, perfect for game day, casual get-togethers, or as a fun, unexpected appetizer. Serve them immediately while they're at their crispiest, perhaps with extra ranch and hot sauce on the side for dipping.