Crispy Pickle Chonks—Snacks for 2
Crispy Pickle Chonks, a delicious American snack made with all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, eggs and buttermilk. Fried in vegetable oil until golden and crispy, these pickles are served with a side of ranch dressing for the perfect appetizer or snack.
Meal Type
Snack
Cuisine
American
Servings
2
Food Star
Dill Pickles
Spices
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each pickle slice into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the pickles in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
🍬 Sweet
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the flour mixture, replace the cayenne pepper with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and add 1 teaspoon of honey to the egg mixture.
🧂 Salty
Add more salt to the flour mixture, replace the buttermilk with salted milk, sprinkle extra salt on the pickles before coating them with the flour mixture, or use a saltier Ranch dressing.
🍋 Sour
Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the egg mixture, replace the paprika with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, and replace the ranch dressing with a sour cream and dill dip.
☕ Bitter
Add a teaspoon of mustard powder to the flour mixture, replace the cayenne pepper with chilli powder, or reduce the amount of salt.
🍄 Umami
Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the egg mixture, replace the paprika with smoked paprika, and add 1 teaspoon of nutritional yeast to the flour mixture.
🌶️ Spicy
Add more cayenne pepper, replace paprika with chilli powder, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
🍸 Alcoholic
- A dry Riesling: This light, crisp white wine would pair well with the fried pickles because it has a slightly sweet flavor that would cut through the spiciness of the cayenne pepper and paprika.
- A Moscow Mule: This classic cocktail is made with vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, and its refreshing flavor would be a great complement to the salty, crunchy fried pickles.
- A Margarita: This tequila-based cocktail has a tart, citrusy flavor that would be a great contrast to the savory fried pickles. The saltiness of the margarita would also bring out the flavor of the pickles.
🥛 Non-alcoholic
- Ginger Beer: This refreshing, slightly spicy beverage would go well with the pickles as it would help to cut through the richness of the fried pickles. The ginger flavor would also complement the garlic and cayenne pepper in the pickles.
- Sparkling Apple Juice: The sweetness of the apple juice would balance out the heat of the cayenne pepper and the tartness of the dill pickles. The carbonation of the drink would also help to cleanse the palate after each bite.
- Lemonade: The tartness of the lemonade would pair nicely with the salty and savory flavors of the fried pickles. The sweetness of the lemonade would also help to balance out the spiciness of the cayenne pepper.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means it may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍞 Keto
Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour, replace buttermilk with full-fat Greek yogurt, replace vegetable oil with avocado oil.
🫒 Mediterranean
Replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, replace the vegetable oil with olive oil, replace the ranch dressing with a yogurt-based dip.
🥬 Vegetarian
Replace eggs with a vegan egg substitute, use vegan buttermilk, and replace ranch dressing with a vegan alternative.
🥕 Vegan
Replace eggs with a vegan egg replacer, replace buttermilk with vegan buttermilk, and use vegan ranch dressing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍭 Diabetes
Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, reduce the amount of oil used for frying, and use a low-fat ranch dressing for dipping.
🩸 High Blood-Pressure
Replace the vegetable oil with olive oil, reduce the amount of salt to 1/8 teaspoon, and use low-fat buttermilk and ranch dressing.
🧀 High Cholesterol
Replace vegetable oil with olive oil, reduce salt to 1/8 teaspoon, replace ranch dressing with plain yogurt.
🫀 Heart Disease
Replace vegetable oil with a heart-healthy oil such as olive oil, reduce the amount of salt, and omit the cayenne pepper.
🫘 Kidney Disease
Replace the all-purpose flour with a low-sodium flour alternative, reduce the salt to 1/8 teaspoon, and replace the buttermilk with a low-sodium milk alternative.
🧀 Liver Disease
Replace vegetable oil with olive oil, reduce cayenne pepper to 1/8 teaspoon, reduce garlic powder to 1 teaspoon, and use low-fat buttermilk and ranch dressing.
🌾 Celiac
Replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, use a gluten-free ranch dressing for dipping.
🐄 Lactose Intolerant
Replace the buttermilk with lactose-free milk, and replace the ranch dressing with a lactose-free alternative.
🌾 Gluten Intolerant
Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, omit garlic powder, and use gluten-free ranch dressing.
🌾 IBS
Replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, replace the vegetable oil with olive oil, and omit the cayenne pepper.
Beti’s Reflections
If you’re looking for a delicious snack that’s sure to please, then you’re going to love these Crispy Pickle Chonks! Made with a few simple ingredients and a delicious dip, this recipe is the perfect way to spice up snack time.
To start, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a medium bowl and mix together. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 3/4 cup buttermilk. Dip each of 8 dill pickle slices into the egg mixture, then coat them with the flour mixture.
Next, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the pickles and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Then, remove the pickles from the skillet and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the Crispy Pickle Chonks with a side of ranch dressing for a perfect snack or appetizer.
These Crispy Pickle Chonks are a great American snack that’s sure to be a hit! The combination of garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in the flour mix gives the pickles a nice kick. I love being able to try different types of oil to fry the pickles, and the ranch dressing adds a delicious flavor and provides the perfect accompaniment. With easy preparation and quick frying, the pickles come out golden and crispy – pure perfection!
Now my family and I can enjoy this amazing snack whenever we want, and I’m sure you’ll love it too. So, if you’re looking for an exciting and flavorful snack, these Crispy Pickle Chonks are the perfect way to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy!

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