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A black plate with golden, breaded fried pickles arranged around a small white bowl of creamy dipping sauce, garnished with herbs, on a wooden table.

Cornbread Fried Pickles with Vinegar Aioli

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Famous Dave’s Pickles
  • 1 box Famous Dave’s Cornbread Mix
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • Frying oil
  • Dill for topping
  • Vinegar Aioli:
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Pat your pickles dry and set aside
  • In a bowl, mix the cornbread batter: combine the Famous Dave’s cornbread mix, water, buttermilk, egg, and pickle juice
  • Whisk until smooth
  • The batter should be slightly thinner than pancake batter
  • Heat frying oil to 350°F
  • Lightly coat each pickle in flour if you want extra crunch, then dip into the cornbread batter until fully coated
  • Fry in small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side
  • Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels
  • Sprinkle with dill
  • Vinegar Aioli Instructions: In a small bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, Dijon, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt
  • Whisk until smooth and let rest for 10 minutes before serving