Description
Crispy keto fried pickles bring Southern comfort to your low-carb lifestyle with a crunchy almond flour coating. Zesty dill pickles get a delicious makeover that satisfies your craving for a classic appetizer without the carb guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 30g / ¼ cup whey protein isolate
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 50g / ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Coating and Binding Ingredients:
- 32 medium dill pickle rounds (drained)
Oil and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3–4 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
Instructions
- Carefully blot pickle rounds with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preserving the pickling liquid for future culinary uses.
- Create a uniform coating mixture by thoroughly whisking whey protein isolate and finely grated parmesan cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Crack a fresh egg into a separate small bowl and vigorously beat until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture, selecting a container spacious enough to accommodate 5–6 pickle slices simultaneously.
- Position a medium to large skillet over medium heat, adding sufficient vegetable or canola oil to generously cover the pan’s bottom. Test oil readiness by observing bubble formation around a wooden utensil’s insertion point.
- Submerge pickle rounds completely in beaten egg, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Transfer each egg-coated slice to the protein and cheese mixture, utilizing a fork to ensure thorough, even coverage.
- Gently lower breaded pickle slices into the hot oil, monitoring closely and frying approximately 60 seconds until achieving a golden-brown complexion. Carefully flip each piece and cook an additional minute to ensure uniform crispness.
- Continue the breading and frying process in systematic batches, maintaining consistent oil temperature and golden-brown coloration for each pickle slice.
- Remove fried pickles using a slotted spoon, transferring to layered paper towels to absorb excess oil. Allow brief cooling before serving alongside a zesty, spicy dipping sauce at comfortable room temperature.
Notes
- Gentle turning prevents the crispy coating from falling apart during cooking.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown results.
- Small batch frying ensures maximum crispiness and even heating throughout.
- Finely grated parmesan creates a more uniform and adherent breading layer.
- Thoroughly dry pickles using paper towels to guarantee a crunchy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 263mg
- Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Carbohydrates: 2.7g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 11.1g
- Cholesterol: 74mg