| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4-6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 1/4-inch-thick slice red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 11/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 6 large dill pickles, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 2 cups salted mini pretzels
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Celery salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Mix the onion, both mustards, the mayonnaise, paprika, garlic powder and salt to taste in a bowl. Set the sauce aside.
- Make the chips: Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently pat the pickle slices dry with a paper towel.
- Put the pretzels in a large resealable plastic bag and crush into coarse crumbs using a rolling pin or heavy pan; transfer to a plate. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl and put the flour in another bowl. Dredge the pickle slices in the flour, shaking off any excess; dip in the beaten eggs, then dip in the pretzel crumbs, turning to coat. Working in batches, fry the pickles until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with celery salt, if desired. Serve warm with the mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 803 |
| Total Fat | 52 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg |
| Sodium | 2328 mg |
Reviews
out of all the recipes I looked, at this one seemed the most interesting because of the pretzels as breadcrumbs. I make chicken cutlets with crushed pretzels and they are always great. I also liked this recipe because I usually always have all these items on hand. They were very tasty and not as salty as I thought they would be (I didnt use the celery salt though Definetly 5 stars and my kids loved them!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! These are the best appetizers ever!! I have been making these for over a year now, Graduation Parties, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, etc….it does not matter who I make them for, they are always the first thing to be completely eaten!! They are a staple at all my family gatherings now!! The only thing I do different is I buy a large jar of oval pickles instead of cutting them up. This saves a step and makes it easier!! Thanks for such a great recipe!! People are always shocked when I tell them I use pretzels for the crust!! Good JOB!!
these are such a good snack food! the pretzels gave the pickles a nice buttery salty crunch. i don’t even like pickles and i pretty much ate half the batch! these are well worth the try. sure to be a hit with a casual party.
I grew up eating fried pickles and have never found a restauraunt that makes them crispy enough. This recipe is AMAZING! My husband & I both thought they tasted delicious & were not greasy at all. He used the mustard sauce and liked it very much. I dipped mine in ranch dressing because that’s what I grew up with…both ways were YUM. I will definitely make these again & would serve them for entertaining anytime!
I’m not a good cook but this recipe was so easy and every one loved it.
This is a must try recipe for anyone who loves pickles. Yes, friend pickles aren’t anything new but using pretzels as the breading is and it’s a real winner. Everyone I have made these for have loved them.
These are so good! they stay crunchy and are a great partner to your fav adult beverage. Being from texas, there are a lot of fried pickle options out here, but these realy stand out from the rest. enjoy ya’ll
I saw this in the magazine and had to make it! The only setback is prep time, but it’s totally worth it! The recipe makes a bunch too.
Whether it be for a party, or just a snack for the family, these are guaranteed to steal the show! Great flavor, maintains the crunch integity even after being fried, and the sauce compliments them beautifully. Sorry timothy, but as stated previously the deconstructed hamburgers that you “suBmitted” didn’t highlight the pickle as the main ingredient, and can be found in pretty much any dieting book. Great job! I will be using this recipe during all of my future game parties!!
Way to go on this recipe, totally awesome and original! I have seen fried pickles before, but never like this (with pretzel crust for example) and never so DELICIOUS when it all comes together.
Timothy – I have to disagree with you wholeheartedly that this isn’t an original idea. I have seen plenty of “deconstructed hamburgers” before, and that seems to be a little cliche when you stop to think about all of the other carb-friendly recipes bubbling up everywhere. I like the focus on Danica Preston’s use of the pickle vs. just having the main theme as an accent to a totally separate type of meal. Sorry to harp, but it’s a little funny that your comment was only supportive of your own recipe that didn’t win (LOL). Maybe you should use that same recipe when the secret ingredient is beef.