Spicy Fried Pickles with Mozzarella
Crunchy and cheesy, these Spicy Fried Pickles are the perfect snack with a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Dill pickle chips
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture)
- All-purpose flour
- Beaten eggs
- Spices: Paprika, cayenne, black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)
Instructions
- Slice dill pickles and dry them off with a paper towel.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with shredded mozzarella and spices.
- Dip each pickle slice into the flour, dunk it in the egg, and then coat it with the mozzarella mix, pressing the cheese onto the pickles.
- Fry in oil until crispy and golden or air fry at 400°F for about 8 minutes.
Notes
For a spicier kick, replace mozzarella with pepper jack cheese. Use gluten-free flour if needed. To reheat, use the broiler or air fryer for best results. Avoid the microwave to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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