Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy, golden-brown pickle slice that's crunchy on the outside and tangy on the inside - without the mess of traditional deep frying! These Instant Pot Fried Pickles are about to revolutionize your snack game, delivering restaurant-quality appetizers right from your kitchen in just 15 minutes. Whether you're hosting a game night, looking for a quick party appetizer, or simply craving something irresistibly delicious, these fried pickles will have everyone begging for more!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 jar pickle slices
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Gather 1 jar of pickle slices, 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, and salt and pepper to taste. Make sure to have your Instant Pot ready and set to the sauté mode.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. This will be your first coating station for the pickles.
- In a separate bowl, crack the 2 eggs and whisk them until well beaten. This will serve as your egg wash.
- In another shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs. You can season the breadcrumbs with additional salt and pepper if desired for extra flavor.
- Take the pickle slices out of the jar and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the coating stick better.
- Coat each pickle slice in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully covered. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured pickle slice into the beaten eggs, making sure it is well coated.
- Finally, roll the pickle slice in the breadcrumbs until it is completely covered. Repeat this process for all the pickle slices.
- Once all the pickle slices are breaded, add a small amount of oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot (about 2 tablespoons). Make sure the oil is evenly distributed.
- Arrange the breaded pickle slices in a single layer in the Instant Pot. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your Instant Pot.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Ensure the steam release handle is in the sealing position.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully perform a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid once the pressure has fully released.
- Remove the fried pickles from the Instant Pot and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the Instant Pot fried pickles hot, with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy mayo. Enjoy your delicious, crispy treat!
Tips
- Pat the pickle slices completely dry before breading to ensure maximum crispiness and better coating adhesion.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne to your flour and breadcrumb mixtures.
- Don't overcrowd the Instant Pot - cook in batches to maintain even cooking and crispiness.
- Use a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil after cooking.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces like ranch, spicy mayo, or even a homemade comeback sauce to elevate your fried pickles.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute flour with gluten-free flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste - these pickles are best enjoyed hot and crispy right after cooking!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 70mg
