What are Nashville hot fried pickles?

Nashville hot fried pickles combine two Southern favorites: crispy fried pickle spears and a fiery cayenne-butter sauce inspired by Nashville hot chicken. The pickles are dredged in seasoned flour, fried until golden, then brushed with a spicy sauce made from melted butter, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and spices. They are served immediately as a tangy, crunchy, and spicy appetizer.

What is the best oil temperature for deep frying pickles?

For the crispiest results, maintain the oil at 375°F (190°C) while frying. Use a deep fryer or heavy cast iron skillet with a thermometer to regulate the temperature. Fry 5-6 pickle spears at a time for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Can you air fry Nashville hot pickles?

Yes, you can air fry Nashville hot pickles for a lower-fat version. Prepare the pickles with the same buttermilk and flour dredge, then place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden, then brush with the Nashville hot sauce.

What dipping sauce goes with Nashville hot pickles?

A cooling ranch dressing or blue cheese dip pairs perfectly with the spicy heat of Nashville hot pickles. The creamy, tangy flavors balance the cayenne butter sauce. You can also serve them with a simple buttermilk ranch or a homemade blue cheese dressing for game day appetizers.

Nashville Hot Fried Pickles Recipe: Crispy and Spicy Appetizer

Name: Nashville Hot Fried Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 24 oz Jar Pickle Spears; 2 Cups Buttermilk; 2 Eggs; 2 tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce, we use Crystal; 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour; 1 Cup Flour; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; Oil, for frying; 1/2 Cup Butter; 1.5 Tablespoons Cayenne, increase or decrease according to your heat preference; 3/4 Tbsp Brown Sugar; 1/2 Tsp Salt; 1/4 Tsp Pepper; 1/2 Tsp Paprika; 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

Description

Nashville Hot Fried Pickles Recipe We took our crispy fried pickles and smothered them in hot sauce, and the result is the tangiest, spiciest game day snack you will ever try. Nashville Hot Fried Pickles begin with chicken fried pickles, those crunchy golden spears we already love, and then we baste every single one with a buttery, cayenne rich Nashville Hot sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Fried Pickles
1 24 oz Jar Pickle Spears
2 Cups Buttermilk
2 Eggs
2 tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce, we use Crystal
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup Flour
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Oil, for frying

Nashville Hot Sauce
1/2 Cup Butter
1.5 Tablespoons Cayenne, increase or decrease according to your heat preference
3/4 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

Chicken Fried Pickles
1-Drain pickles and set aside: Drain pickles and set aside.
2-Add buttermilk, hot sauce, and eggs to: Add buttermilk, hot sauce, and eggs to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
3-In another bowl, combine the flour, salt,: In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Drizzle a small amount of buttermilk over the top of the flour. Use a fork to stir. This should create little clumps of flour that will help make our fried pickles extra crispy.
4-One by one, submerge each pickle in: One by one, submerge each pickle in the buttermilk mixture, shake off any excess, then dredge in the flour.
5-Fry 5-6 pickles at a time at: Fry 5-6 pickles at a time at 375 degrees F in a deep fryer or a cast iron skillet. Fry them 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
6-Remove from oil and place on a: Remove from oil and place on a cooling rack over a sheet pan.

Nashville Hot Sauce
7-Melt butter in a stove-top pot or: Melt butter in a stove-top pot or in the microwave. Add the spices & sugar and whisk until well combined.
8-Brush over each fried pickle spear and: Brush over each fried pickle spear and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Method: stovetop

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal

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