Easy Hooters Fried Pickle Recipe

These Easy Hooters Fried Pickles are crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, just like the restaurant favorite. Quick and simple to make at home, they’re an irresistible snack or appetizer for game day, parties, or anytime you crave a crunchy treat.

If you love the crispy, tangy goodness of Hooters fried pickles, you’re going to flip for this homemade version!

These Easy Hooters Fried Pickles bring that same golden crunch and perfectly seasoned flavor right to your kitchen.

Whether it’s game day, a backyard BBQ, or just a snack craving, this recipe is quick, simple, and guaranteed to satisfy your pickle-loving cravings.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Crispy, golden perfection: Achieve the same crunch as restaurant-style fried pickles right at home.
• Tangy and flavorful: Perfectly seasoned to balance the pickle’s natural zing.
• Quick and easy: Ready in minutes with minimal prep for a stress-free snack.
• Game day favorite: Ideal for parties, movie nights, or casual get-togethers.
• Customizable coating: Adjust spices or breading to match your preferred flavor profile.

Hooters Fried Pickle Ingredients

• Dill Pickles: Use your favorite dill pickles slices.
• All-Purpose Flour: You can also use gluten-free.
• Potato Starch: You can also use potato starch!
• Eggs: Use room temperature large eggs.
• Buttermilk: Helps to coat the pickles, and gives the pickle some extra flavor!
• Breadcrumbs: You can also use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
• Seasonings/Spices: Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika, and Garlic Powder

How To Make Easy Hooters Fried Pickles

Step One: Line a cutting board with a paper towel. Lay the pickles out on top, and top with another paper towel. Press down to absorb any excess liquid. This helps the batter to stick to the pickles. 

Step Two: Prepare a dredging station. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, potato starch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and remove ¼ cup of the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the buttermilk. In a third bowl, combine the ¼ cup of the flour mixture with bread crumbs. 

Step Three: Dredge the pickles. First, coat the pickles in flour in the first bowl. Dip into the egg and buttermilk mixture and allow excess liquid to drip off. Then, toss in the breadcrumb mixture. Press the crumbs into the pickles. Place breaded pickles onto a wire rack over a baking sheet. 

Step Four: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Once heated, line the basket with foil and add the pickles in a single layer. Spray lightly with canola oil and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the pickles over and spray again. Cook for 2 more minutes. 

Easy Hooters Fried Pickle Recipe Tips

• Pat Pickles Dry: Make sure to thoroughly pat pickles dry with paper towels before breading. Excess moisture prevents the coating from sticking and makes them soggy.
• Even Coating: Press the breading firmly onto each pickle to ensure a crispy, uniform crust.
• Don’t Overcrowd: Arrange pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket for even cooking and maximum crispiness.
• Spray Lightly: Use a light mist of oil spray on both sides before cooking to achieve that golden-fried texture.
• Adjust Cook Time: Air fryers vary—check halfway through and add a minute or two if needed for perfect crispness.
• Serve Immediately: Fried pickles are best enjoyed hot, fresh, and crispy right out of the air fryer.

Storing Instructions

• Short-Term: Let the fried pickles cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to regain crispiness.
• Freezing: Not recommended, as the coating may become soggy when thawed and reheated.

Easy Hooters Fried Pickle Recipe Faqs

Can I use fresh pickles instead of store-bought? Yes, fresh pickles can work, but make sure they’re sliced thin and patted dry to avoid excess moisture.

Can I bake these instead of using an air fryer? Absolutely! Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

What type of pickles work best? Dill pickles are the classic choice, but sweet pickles can also be used for a unique twist.

Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, prep the pickles and dredging station in advance, but fry or air fry right before serving for maximum crispiness.

More Copycat Hooters Recipes

• Hooters Buffalo Chicken Dip

• Hooters Pasta Salad Recipe
• Hooters Chicken Wing Sauce
• Air Fryer Deep Fried Pickles (Hooter’s Copycat)
• Air Fryer Hooters Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe
• Air Fryer Hooter’s Buffalo Shrimp

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