These Extra-Crispy Homemade Fried Pickles Are the Comfort Food You Didn’t Know You Needed

Aside from the flavor itself, the best part of a pickle is arguably the crunch. Whether they're deep fried or straight out of the jar, there's nothing more disappointing than a soggy pickle. That's why, when perfecting this homemade fried pickle recipe, it was important to make sure the pickles maintained their crunch. The key to making sure these pickles don't get sad and flimsy comes in the form of crispy fried onions. You know those little fried pieces of goodness you usually sprinkle over a green bean casserole? Well it turns out they're a game changer for fried pickles, too. I discovered this hack accidentally when I ran out of ingredients for a traditional fried pickle recipe, and I've been making them like this ever since.

Instead of using flour and panko, or flour and buttermilk, you'll coat your pickles in flour and crispy fried onions. These fried pickles take significantly less time to fry since they already start out crispy, not to mention the oniony bits add another layer of delicious flavor. They're easy to make in both an air fryer or on the stove, and the breading doesn't get mushy after sitting out for too long. Trust me, that's important because you'll definitely want to make a big batch of these. To learn how to make the crispiest fried pickles yet, read on for all the steps.