Milio’s Fried Pickles

Recipe

Total Time
25 minutes

Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
5 minutes

Yield
6-8 servings

Milio's Kosher Dill Pickles are famously delicious all on their own. But with only a few ingredients, you can turn this fan-favorite side into an unforgettable appetizer. This recipe includes a spicy mayo dipping sauce which will make this dish even more irresistible! If you just want to make a few, you can cut this recipe in half and pick up a couple of Whole Kosher Dill Pickles from Milio's. Or, if you want to make enough for a group, order a Milio's Pickle Platter from your nearest Milio's restaurant and get cooking!

Appetizer

Ingredients

For the Spicy Mayo:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt, to taste

For the Fried Pickles:

Canola or grapeseed oil, for frying
2½ cups panko
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon baking powder
40 Milio’s Dill Pickle Spears

Directions

1. Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, Old Bay seasoning and cayenne. Season with salt. Set aside.

2. Pour enough oil into a 3-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan until it reaches a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°.

3. In a food processor, pulse the panko until finely ground.

4. Place the panko, flour and egg into 3 separate bowls. Stir the baking powder into the flour.

5. Working with one Milio’s Dill Pickle spear at a time, dredge in flour, allowing any excess to fall. Dip each pickle spear into the egg then coat evenly in panko bread crumbs.

6. Working in batches, fry the pickles, turning halfway through, until crisp and light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pickles and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt.

7. Serve with the spicy mayo.