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Stunning plated serving of Crispy Fried Pickles with Southern Comeback Sauce, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Crispy Fried Pickles with Southern Comeback Sauce

A symphony of golden, crunchy fried pickles meets its match in a creamy, zesty Southern Comeback Sauce, creating an irresistible bite that captures the spirit of convivial Southern gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Comeback Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Fried Pickles
  • 1 large jar whole dill pickles, drained
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • vegetable (or peanut) oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Large metal baking sheet
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet
  • 1 Precision wooden cutting board
  • 1 Stainless steel wire whisk
  • 1 Heavy glass mixing bowl

Method
 

The Comeback Sauce
  1. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside while you fry the pickles.
Prepping and Battering the Pickles
  1. Cut the pickles into ¼-inch thick diagonal slices.
  2. Lay the slices on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Use more paper towels to dry the pickle slices thoroughly.
  3. Place the pickles into the fridge while you stir together the sauce.
  4. Place the flour, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir in the buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. The batter will be thick.
Frying and Serving the Pickles
  1. Heat vegetable oil (to about 375°) in a fryer or deep pot over high heat. You want enough oil to only come up ⅓ of the side of the pan.
  2. Dip one pickle slice into the batter. Shake off excess and carefully place in the hot oil.
  3. Repeat with several pickle slices.
  4. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to turn the pickle slices over once they are golden on one side, about 1 to 2 minutes total frying time per slice.
  6. Remove the slices to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  7. Continue until all the pickle slices are fried.
  8. Serve with sauce for dipping.