Step by step

Method

7 steps

1. 1

   Dry each side of the pickles on paper towels, they’ll cling onto the batter this way.

2. 2

   Whisk the dry ingredients together, then add in the cold beer. Stir to combine, lumps in the batter are fine.

3. 3

   Place the batter in the fridge while the oil heats up.

4. 4

   Use an oil thermometer and heat 2 inches of oil in a dutch oven to 375 degrees. It’s important for the temperature to be exact. A deep fryer may also be used.

5. 5

   Once heated, fry the pickles in batches. Place about 8 pickles into the batter. Pick them up one at a time and use the rim of the bowl to rid each one of excess batter, you want a thin coating and need to be able to see the ridges in the pickle.

6. 6

   Use a spider strainer to carefully lower the pickles into the heated oil. Fry for about 1 ½ minutes, until golden. Use the spider strainer to remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all pickles are fried.

7. 7

   Serve with Big Mac Sauce!