Making fried pickles ahead of time
I want to deep fry some pickles, but I want to have them ready ahead of time. The coating I like is a sort of cornmeal buttermilk batter. How can I freeze these without it all coming off?
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I am assuming you mean freeze after frying. The bad news is that there is probably no foolproof way of retaining the crispness of fresh-fried pickles through freezing. A few tips to prevent them from being limp/soggy:
After frying, please make sure each of them are cooled out in open air (like in a cooling rack on baking sheet etc) instead of a locked container and/or stacked on top of each other. This prevents them from being all soggy from the slow-releasing steam.
You need to thaw them/slightly bake them in a oven to bring back some of the crispiness. Microwave thawing will turn them mushy.
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Can you prep fried pickles ahead of time?
Fried Pickles are an easy appetizer to make and it does seem that a lot of people love them. Who doesn't love enjoying them during game day? To help save time I prep my pickles ahead of time by coating in the batter and placing on a baking sheet, making sure for them not to touch.How long can fried pickles stay in the fridge?
How Long Are Fried Pickles Good for in the Fridge? Fried pickles will last about 2-3 days in the fridge. It is not recommended to try to freeze them.How do you keep fried pickles from getting soggy?
Dry Pickles: Make sure pickles are as dry as possible. I like to pat them dry with paper towels, and then take them for a ride in my salad spinner! This will help the batter stick, and crisp up. Use a Deep Fry Thermometer: If the oil is not hot enough, you'll end up with a soggy end result.How to Make Southern Fried Pickles
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