Tempura Battered Pickles

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

Earlier today, I chatted about my love for all things pickles and revealed my secret indulgent recipe for bacon-wrapped pickles. Well, the fun doesn’t stop there, because there is also room for the fired variety. If you’re into crispy but light fried food, then tempura batter is for you. These pickles have a wicked crunch and are bursting with juicy salty tangy flavour. So without further ado, here’s what I did:

Tempura Battered Pickles with Duo of Dips

Tempura Battered Pickles with Duo of Dips

These pickles have a wicked crunch and are bursting with juicy salty tangy flavour.

3.5 from 2 votes

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CourseAppetizer

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time3 minutes minutes

Total Time13 minutes minutes

Servings8 people

Calories300kcal

AuthorAbbey Sharp

Ingredients

Pickles:

• ▢ 1 jar of baby dill or sweet pickles (if your pickles are regular sized, quarter them lengthwise)
• ▢ 3 tbsp cornstarch
• ▢ 1 package of Tempura batter , prepared with ice water according to directions
• ▢ Oil for frying

Cayenne Mayo:

• ▢ 3/4 cup mayo
• ▢ 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• ▢ 1 tsp paprika

Sweet & Tangy Mayo:

• ▢ 1/4 cup mayo
• ▢ 1/2 cup ketchup
• ▢ 1 tsp yellow mustard

Instructions

• Drain all of the pickles from the jar and allow them to sit out on a paper towel for about 1 hour to absorb some of the excess moisture.
• Preheat your oil to 375 F. in a deep fryer or a large deep pot (keep oil below half full).
• Toss the pickles in the cornstarch, shaking off any excess, then carefully dip them in the tempura batter. Fry for about 2 1/2 minutes, or until lightly browned (tempura batter will not become as dark as most other batters, so don't fry for lengthy periods looking for that colour). Remove and drain on a paper towel.
• Meanwhile, prepare mix together the ingredients for the cayenne mayo and the ketchup mayo. Arrange the pickles on a platter and serve with the dips!Subscribe to new posts!
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Nutrition

Calories300kcal

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Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.