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Hooters Fried Pickles are one of my favorite appetizers at Hooters. If you have never tried fried pickle slices, you have been missing a crunchy and tangy treat. I know that once you try these you will want this fried pickle recipe.

You can make these at home. And if you are making some Hooters Wings, why not make some of the fried pickles to go along with them?

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I know what you might be thinking, fried pickles do not sound so great, they sound weird. I promise if you try these, you will soon fall in love with these delicious tart snacks.

Best of all you don’t need to go out to make these Hooters Fried Pickles from scratch. For this recipe, you will need a jar of dill pickle slices. I like Del Dixie, but this is a brand in the Houston area.

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Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

  • Vegetable oil
  • Dill pickle chips
  • Buttermilk
  • Whole-wheat flour
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne pepper
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Ingredient Notes

I drain the number of pickles that I want to cook. You can save the pickle juice it is always good to use in a DIY potato salador even egg salad.

For me, the buttermilk is what makes this recipe extra special. It seems to counteract the tartness of the pickles perfectly.

We are also using a mixture of flour. We are using white and whole wheat flour. I really think the two types of flour make a difference in the final product. The whole wheat flour and the white flour fry at different levels so the taste is complex.

How to Make Hooters Fried Pickles

  1. Heat oil to 350 degrees in a large pot or deep fryer.
  2. Cover a platter with a few layers of paper towels.
  3. Drain the pickles in a colander.
  4. Place the pickles in a medium bowl and cover with buttermilk.
  5. Stir the flours, salt, paprika, and cayenne together in another bowl.
  6. Take about a handful of the pickles out of the buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour.
  7. Shake off the excess flour and place the coated pickles in the hot grease.
  8. Fry the pickles until golden brown.
  9. Scoop the fried pickles out of the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain.
  10. Continue frying pickles until all are done.

Recipe Variation

If you want a little variety in our deep-fried pickles you could marinate the pickles in beer before you soak them in buttermilk. They are also good like this.

When I grew up there was a local restaurant in Coldspring, Texas called the County Seat, and the owner Mike Kelly, told me he marinated their fried pickles in beer, and they were amazing.

I hope you enjoy these fried pickles at home.

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Hooters Fried Pickles

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hooter’s Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 525kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil
  • 16 ounces dill pickle chips
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large pot. Cover a platter with a few layers of paper towels. Drain the pickles in a colander.Place the pickles in a medium bowl and cover with the buttermilk. Stir the flours, salt, paprika, and cayenne together in another bowl; mix well. Take about a handful of the pickles out of the buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour. Shake off the excess flour and place the coated pickles in the hot grease. Be careful not to place too many pickles into the hot grease, or the pickles won’t fry up crisp. Fry the pickles until golden brown. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and put them on the paper towels to drain. Continue frying pickles until all are done.

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Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 2283mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 4.1mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

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  1. Ilovefreebies

    Hooters Fried Pickles - CopyKat Recipes (8)
    So we were hoping to get this.

    Reply

  2. Ricky Lane

    Can I use whole milk instead of buttermilk for the fried pickles?

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    • Joshawa Green

      Just add lemon juice to the whole milk and you have a sub buttermilk. Not a lot though, experiment.

      Reply

      • Carol Solomon

        Hooters Fried Pickles - CopyKat Recipes (9)
        you can also use apple cider vinegar to make buttermilk

  3. Chris Arwood

    Have you tried to make in an air fryer? I’m curious… I’ve made fried pickles regularly, but not sure of the temp and time I would need for the air fryer.

    Reply

  4. Emma

    HI!! I am new to cooking (i have only cooked a few meals) and these look really good. My brother and dad love fried pickles so this recipie sounds amazing! Thanks! Will try!

    Reply

    • Stephanie

      I hope you enjoyed these !

      Reply

  5. wejam57

    I guess most of you folks are from somewhere other than the deep south. I pretty sure its hooters version of remoulade sauce.

    Reply

  6. Celeste

    Do these taste like kellys fried pickles?? I can’t seem to find their recipe and don’t know how the ones at hooters taste lol

    Reply

    • stephaniemanley

      I have never had Kelly’s before so I can’t say.

      Reply

  7. Kimberly

    I love fried pickles … so much so that I cannot be left alone with a basket of them or I will eat them all! Love this recipe!

    Reply

  8. Patricia Conte

    LOVE fried pickles!! These look super tasty! Thanks!

    Reply

    • stephaniemanley

      Thank you! I hope you try out this recipe.

      Reply

  9. Amanda ( The Kitcheneer)

    Fried pickles are one of my favorite appetizers to share with my family at a restaurant! Yours looks delicious!

    Reply

  10. Michelle De La Cerda-Nash

    I love fried pickles…never had Hooters’ version before, but I bet these are just fantastic.

    Reply

  11. Becca Torsell

    Fried Pickles! Can’t go wrong!

    Reply

  12. Question

    What kind of buttermilk do you use ranch buttermilk ??

    Reply

    • stephaniemanley

      I mean buttermilk, the dairy product, not buttermilk ranch salad dressing.

      Reply

  13. Emily

    I love fried pickles there delicuse. I had fried pickles at Texas road house in Idaho but I’m on summer break in Nevada.

    Reply

  14. Rebecka

    Mine didn’t turn out that great–I used Boars Head pickles–my favorite kind. The pickles didn’t really “fry” or turn the color of “fried” anything. The only good part was the pickle inside.

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FAQs

What brand of pickles does Hooters use? ›

After a little sleuthing, I discovered that Hooters uses Mrs. Klein's crinkle-cut pickles, but that particular brand can be hard to find in most stores.

How do you keep batter from falling off fried pickles? ›

How do you keep batter from falling off fried pickles? Dredging the pickles in flour prior to adding them to the batter will help the coating stick.

How do you crisp soggy fried pickles? ›

Air fry the pickles for three to four minutes, but always be attentive as the size and thickness of your pickles and varying air fryer models can alter the ideal reheating time. After this period, gently shake the basket or use a pair of tongs to flip the pickles and continue frying for a similar duration.

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Zaxby's Fried Pickles are thin slices of dill pickles coated in cornmeal. The flavor and texture of the cornmeal is a nod to the brand's Southern roots.

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Grillo's originated in 2008, when founder Travis Grillo began selling pickles made using his grandfather's 100-year-old recipe out of a hand-built wooden cart on the streets of Boston, according to the company. It was purchased in 2021 by California-based King's Hawaiian Holding Co.

What is fried pickle batter made of? ›

Ingredients ½ 1x 2x
  1. 1 ½ cups dill pickle chips, pressed dry with paper towels ( I use Mt. Olive mini stuffers)
  2. 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  3. 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
  4. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  5. ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  6. ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  7. ½ teaspoon onion powder.
  8. ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
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How to get breading to stick to fried pickles? ›

Dry the pickles well.

This is probably the most important step. Pickles live in liquid and they need to be very dry before frying if you want the breading to stick well.

What makes a pickle crispy? ›

Use Calcium Chloride

Sea salt is sodium chloride. In this case, we're talking about calcium chloride! These little granules, which dilute quickly in water, are THE trick to crunchy pickles, as they prevent the enzymes from softening the pickle during lacto-fermentation.

Why are my fried pickles not crispy? ›

While you're prepping your pickles and batter, you need to get the oil hot, really hot. About 375 degrees Fahrenheit is great. This is an important step, because if your oil isn't hot enough your pickles won't fry in a way that achieves that perfect super crispy texture.

Why are my homemade pickles not crunchy? ›

Using too weak a salt brine or vinegar solution may cause soft or slippery pickles, as can using moldy garlic or storing the pickles at too warm a temperature.

Why are my fried pickles soggy? ›

It's important to dry food before applying the breading because a high moisture content prevents dry ingredients from correctly reacting with hot oil. If improperly prepared, the batter on your pickles will soak up all that grease instead of frying to perfection.

What is a sonic pickle fry? ›

The Sonic Pickle Fries are made from dill pickle spears cut into a French-fry shape. The pickles are coated in a light tempura batter and fried. The fried pickles are served with a side of ranch dressing for dunking.

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There are two crucial ingredients chick-fil-a uses that most recipes dont have- pickle juice and sugar. They also use MSG- but its also ok without it if you dont like it. Just cut up the breasts into chunks and follow recipe for nuggets.

Does Chick-Fil-A have fried pickles? ›

Truett's Chick-fil-A® Menu

Loaded Southern Waffle Fries and Battered Pickles are highlights on Truett's Chick-fil-A menu. In addition to the full Chick-fil-A menu, customers can also order homestyle sides and unique appetizers.

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But Why Are Its Pickles So Good? It turns out that the pickles Chick-fil-A gets from Bay Valley are a little different from standard pickles. The company selects cucumbers specifically for size and texture, of course, but what really makes the difference is the brine.

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Found in many different pickle cuts, dill pickles are sold in whole, spear, chip, or slice form. Dill pickles can be used on or alongside sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs.

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