It is no secret that I love seafood. I grew up on the eastern coast of Mexico where it is easy to find fresh seafood in many different varieties. One of my favorites of course is shrimp! 

Shrimp is such a versatile protein, and I love to make it in different ways, including with a garlic sauce, a la diabla, and in ceviche! While I have gotten my kids to really like shrimp in different ways, and it has grown on my husband too, the most popular way to make it at my house is as crispy crunchy fried shrimp. 

The combination of fresh shrimp with seasonings like black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and more, which is then fried to golden brown perfection is amazing! This crispy shrimp recipe can be used as a main dish accompanied by french fries, or as a side dish. 

This crispy fried shrimp recipe is also one of our favorites to make on game day when we have a crowd over to watch our favorite teams. It is also perfect for other special occasions like birthdays. I always like to serve it with a good dipping sauce as well, which you can make yourself or buy at the store. Just regular hot sauce makes for a great dipping sauce as well if you want to add a little bit of heat. 

This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and people that don’t love seafood and makes for an easy dinner any day of the week.  

​How Do You Make Crunchy Fried Shrimp?

This is such an easy recipe to make and won’t take you long at all. The good thing is that you can use whatever kind of shrimp you have on hand. I personal like to use larger shrimp, like jumbo shrimp or extra-large shrimp, but you can use smaller ones as well if that is what you have. My preference is to use wild caught shrimp, but again, that is up to your personal preference. 

To make this recipe, you will start by gathering the following simple ingredients:

• 1 pound of raw shrimp
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs (you can use pank bread crumbs if you prefer)
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• Black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying (vegetable oil, canola oil, or avocado oil all work well)

To make this recipe, you will want to clean and devein the shrimp, season with a little bit of salt and set aside in a medium bowl. 

Next, add the flour to another bowl and put it next to the bowl with the Shrimp. Add the eggs to a third bowl with the black pepper, and beat to form the egg mixture. Finally, in a fourth bowl, add the rest of the dry ingredients and combine. 

At this point, you will want to heat enough oil in a large pot over medium-high heat to fry the shrimp. You need hot oil for this recipe to make sure you have a very crispy texture. You can use a deep fryer as well if you have one and that may make it easier.  

When the oil is hot, coat the shrimp in the flour, and then dredge it in the egg wash, before coating with the breadcrumb mixture. Immediately place shrimp in the hot oil and let the shrimp cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, flipping over half way through if needed to ensure an even cook. 

You will want to monitor the temperature of the oil so it doesn’t get too hot, but so that it is still hot enough to fry the shrimp. Once cooked through, place each fried shrimp on a plate lined with paper towels to get rid of the excess grease. You can also put the paper towels under a wire rack and place the shrimp on that to let the grease drain and to allow the shrimp to cool down more quickly. 

In no time at all, you will have a plate full of delicious crunchy shrimp to share with your friends and family. You can now serve it with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, a sour cream based sauce, and also with lemon wedges. This recipe has never failed to please my family and friends and I hope you enjoy it as well. You can store leftover fried shrimp in an airtight container, but it is always best when recently cooked. 

Let me know in the comments below how this turns out!

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Homemade Crunchy Fried Shrimp Recipe

Learn how to make the most delicious and easy homemade crunch fried shrimp recipe. 

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, seafood

Keyword Crunch Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 27 minutes minutes

Servings 20 Shrimp

Calories 106kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Jumbo Shrimp
• 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
• Salt To Taste
• 1 Cup Canola Oil

Instructions

• Clean and Devein Shrimp and set aside in a bowl
  1 Pound Jumbo Shrimp
• In another bowl, add the all purpose flour
  1 Cup All Purpose Flour
• In a third bowl, add the eggs with the black pepper and beat to form an egg wash.
  3 Eggs, 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
• In a fourth bowl, add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix well.
  1 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs, 1 Tsp Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp Onion Powder, Salt
• Coat each shrimp in flour, and then dredge in the egg wash before coating with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat the oil to medium-high heat in a large pot or deep fryer, and fry each shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  1 Cup Canola Oil
• Remove to a plate or wire rack with paper towels and let cook. Serve soon with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Shrimp | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

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The first time that I tried deep fried pickles was at a popular steakhouse here in Colorado. I have never been a huge fan of pickles, so I was a little bit hesitant when I saw this on the appetizer menu. However, my husband convinced me that we should try them, and I am glad that he did! They were hot and crispy straight from the kitchen, which made them so delicious.

Since we don’t go out to eat too often, I decided that I had to try to make these at home. Since I already had a recipe for onion rings, I figure that the same batter and seasonings I used for that recipe, would go great with pickles. Fortunately, that was a good assumption and these turned out really good as well.

How To Make Deep Fried Pickles

The first step to making fried pickles is to choose which variety of pickles that you are going to use.

Pickles are very popular here in the United States as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. They come in many varieties – dill, bread and butter, and sweet to name a few. You can use them on their own or you can make dressings with them if you are really adventurous. They come whole, sliced lengthwise, or cut into round discs, and they are delicious!

For this recipe, I decided to use the hamburger sliced dill pickles. I personally think that dill pickles are the best for fried pickles, but you can always try another variety as well.

After you choose the right pickles, all you have to do is create the batter (as shown in the recipe below). You will then coat each pickle in the wet mix and the dry mix before dropping them into the deep fryer until they are crispy and golden brown.

Dipping Options for Fried Pickles

Although you can just eat these plain, I find that they are even better with a tasty sauce. Fried pickles are good with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or even ketchup. However, the sauce that I love to make is a chipotle-dill crema. It keeps with the “dill” theme, and adds a perfect amount of freshness to this recipe.

The chipotle-dill crema is easy to make and you can find the recipe below as well.

Make sure that you eat these when they are still hot and crispy – you won’t regret it!

Here Are Some Other Great Appetizers From My Latina Table

• Extra Crispy Onion Rings
• Mexican Guacamole
• Cheddar, Bacon, and Ranch Fries
• Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
• Extra Crispy Chorizo Potato Balls
• Chili Con Carne Nachos
• Buffalo Wings
• Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Products Used For This Recipe

The following products are very helpful when making this fried pickles recipe.

Fryer: You will need to have a high quality fryer when making these fried pickles. This is a great option, but you can really use any that you want.

Measuring Spoons/Cups: You are going to need to measure all of the different ingredients that you use to make this recipe. I don’t know about you, but my measuring cups always seem to get separated, and sometimes I can’t find the one I need. I recommend this set, because it has the spoons and cups all together, is stainless steel, and has a solid ring to keep them together.

Kitchen Prep Bowls: Since you have to use multiple bowls in this recipe, you should have some good kitchen prep bowls. I like these ones, because they can be used to prep and they are good for serving as well.

Condiment Bowls: These fried pickles go great with many sauces, including our homemade ranch. You will want to have some of these condiment bowls on hand so that you can try it with as many different sauces as you want.

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The Best Extra Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe

Deep fried dill pickles are a perfect appetizer for just about any occasion, and now you can make them from your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients. 

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword fried pickles

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 85kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Fried Pickles

• 1/2 Jar of Hamburger Style Dill Pickles
• 1/2 Cup of Flour
• 1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 Teaspoon of paprika
• 1 Egg
• 3/4 Cup of Milk
• 1 Teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1/2 - 1 Cup of Bread Crumbs
• Oil for Frying

For the Chipotle-Dill Crema

• 1/2 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 Cup of Mayonnaise
• 1/3 CUp of Buttermilk
• 1-2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo sauce less or more depending on how spicy you want it.
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• Salt Pepper, and Paprika (to taste)
• Fresh Dill chopped (to taste)

Instructions

For the Fried Pickles

• Drain the liquid out of the jar of pickles and strain in a colander for about 15 minutes until no liquid remains.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and paprika in a medium sized bowl.
• Coat each pickle in the above mixture and set aside.
• Combine the remaining flour-mixture with the milk, egg, and a pinch of salt and mix well until no lumps remain.
• Coat each pickle in the above batter and shake away the excess.
• Coat each pickle in breadcrumbs.
• Fry the pickles in a fryer or a pot with hot oil.

For the Chipotle-Dill Crema

• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend to a smooth consistency.
• Serve with the hot fried pickles and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4Pickles | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Onion rings are a very popular snack food here in the United States and in other countries too. You can find them in pretty much any fast food restaurant and many sit down restaurants as well. Growing up in Mexico they weren’t as popular, but you could still see them in some places. 

So how do you satisfy your onion rings craving when you don’t want to go to a restaurant? You make them at home, of course!

This delicious appetizer is easy to make, but it can be hard to get them perfectly crispy at home. This recipe will ensure that your onion rings come out perfectly crispy every time. They have a perfect batter to coat the onion rings and the outer covering  creates a crispy exterior that will have everyone coming back for more. 

Onion rings are great as a side dish but you can also put them on hamburgers, hot dogs or more! For a delicious smoked burger recipe, check this out. 

What Kind Of Onion Should You Use To Make Onion Rings

You may be wondering what kind of onion is best when making onion rings. This recipe is so good, that you can really use pretty much any variety. That said, I usually go with white onions as they tend to fry up really well. I have used other types of onions as well though and I have never had any complaints. 

How to Make Onion Rings

STEP 1: Start by cutting the onions into rings about ¼ of an inch thick, separating them from each other. This recipe works best with the big and medium sized rings.

Expert Tip: Instead of wasting the small rings, save them in a bag for other recipes that use onions.

STEP 2: The next step is to prepare the breading by combining the flour, the baking powder, the salt and the paprika. You can replace the paprika with chili powder, or omit it completely if you don’t have it on hand. Mix well and coat each onion ring with the mix before shaking to remove excess flour.

STEP 3: Next, in another bowl, we combine the milk, the pepper, and the egg and beat until well combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until no lumps remain. Coat each onion ring in this mixture as well and then coat in breadcrumbs.

STEP 4: The final step is to fry in a fryer or in a pot with enough oil to cover the onion rings. I recommend adding about 3-4 onion rings at a time so that it is less likely that they burn. Once ready, pat dry with some paper towels to get rid of the excess oil. This is important so that they don’t feel too saturated with oil, so don’t skip this step. 

Although onion rings are not very common in Mexico, they definitely go well with some Mexican classics like Carne Asada, Chicken Tortilla Soup, and Tacos Al Pastor. I love combining recipes from different cultures into a single, diverse meal that everyone can enjoy. Trust me, no one has ever complained about having these onion rings – no matter what the main course is!

Need More Appetizers? Check These Out:

• Extra Crispy Fried Pickles
• Loaded Bacon, Cheddar and Ranch Fries
• Authentic Mexican Guacamole
• Extra Crispy Chorizo Potato Balls
• Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip
• Wonton Mozzarella Sticks (and 20 other game time appetizers!)

Products Used in this Recipe

Fryer: While you can definitely make these in a pot with oil, it is easier to do in a fryer. I recommend this one because it has a large capacity and two baskets, but there are many others to choose from as well.

Measuring Spoons/Cups: You are going to need to measure all of the different ingredients that you use to make these crispy onion rings. My measuring cups always seem to get separated and sometimes I can’t find the one I need. I recommend this set, because it has the spoons and cups all together, is stainless steel, and has a solid ring to keep them together.

Kitchen Prep Bowls: Since you have to use multiple bowls in this recipe for the batter, the flour mixture and the bread crumbs, it is important to have some good kitchen prep bowls. I like these ones because they can be used to prep and they are good for serving as well.

Knife Set: When you make onion rings, you want to make sure that you make nice, clean cuts on the onions so that you get the perfect ring. If you don’t have a sharp, high quality knife set yet, I recommend this one. It will last you for years and will result in perfect onion rings.

Condiment Bowls: These onion rings go great with many sauces, including our homemade ranch. You will want to have some of these condiment bowls on hand so that you can try it with as many different sauces as you want.

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Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings

Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings are one of my favorite appetizers to make - especially for game time parties and more.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 20 Onion Rings

Calories 275kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

• 1 Onion
• ½ cup of All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder
• 1 Tablespoon of Smoked Paprika
• 1 Egg
• ¾ cup of Milk
• 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon of table salt
• Bread Crumbs to coat
• Canola Oil for frying

Instructions

• Rinse the onion and cut into approximately ¼ inch rings
• Carefully separate the rings from each other (setting aside the smaller ones for other recipes)
• Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and paprika in a medium bowl.
• Coat each onion ring in the flour mixture and set aside
• Combine the remaining flour mixture that you coated the onions with, with the milk, egg, and salt and beat well until no lumps remain
• Coat each onion ring in the above mixture and shake away the excess
• Coat each onion ring in breadcrumbs
• Fry the onion rings in a fryer or a pot with oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Onion Rings | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g

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