Fried Pickles

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 large or 8 medium dill pickles, sliced crosswise 1/16 inch thick
  • 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning (a commercial seasoning mix made with cayenne, paprika and dried thyme)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 350 over moderately high heat.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the pickle slices in the egg whites to coat.
  3. 3
    In another bowl, stir the cornstarch with the Creole Seasoning and cayenne.
  4. 4
    Add the pickles and coat thoroughly with the cornstarch mixture; shake off the excess cornstarch.
  5. 5
    Working in batches, fry the pickle slices until light golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately.

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