Crunchy Fried Pickles with Spicy Garlic Mayo
Crispy, golden-fried pickles served with a creamy, garlicky, and spicy mayonnaise for the perfect tangy kick.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- for frying vegetable oil or rendered chicken fat (schmaltz)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil or schmaltz in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each pickle slice first in flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully fry the coated pickles in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried pickles to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fried pickles hot with the spicy garlic mayonnaise for dipping.
