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ThisKeto Fried Pickles Recipeis so easy - and you will never miss the carbs! Crispy fried pickles are the ultimateketo appetizeror on the go snack!
Fried pickleshave been my family's go-to appetizer at just about every restaurant we have ever been to. It is the one snack we can all agree on.
This recipe uses dill pickles, but you can use sweet pickles, bread and butter pickles, or even dill pickle spears to change it up. To make them a bit spicy, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning to your almond flour mixture. To save on carbs, use a mixture of ⅛ cup almond flour and ⅛ cup parmesan cheese. You can also use ground pork rinds to get even lower in carbs.
When I decided to doone year of keto, I knew I had to get to work recreating all of the "normal" foods to keep me on track.Keto Fried Pickleswas one I knew the family would love.
The key to a goodfried pickleis getting the batter to stick and keep it crunchy while keeping the pickle inside soft.
Almond flourmakes the perfect batter - and my favoriteOh Nuts Blanched Almond Flouris perfect to keeplow-carb fried picklescrunchy.
I used avocado oil to make theseketo deep-fried picklesand they turned out perfectly. Avocado oil is a keto-friendly oil that is unrefined like extra virgin oliveoil, but with a higher smoking point, so it can be used tocookat higherheat.
To save on calories you can also cook these breaded pickles in an air fryer. Cook keto air fryer pickles at 375* for four minutes, shake the basket or flip the pickles over, and cook for another 4 minutes or until desired crispiness.
It only takes a few minutes to perfectly fry theselow-carb keto pickle chipsin avocado oil.
Keto Pickle Chipscan be saved in the refrigerator for a few days, however, you will want to crisp them back up in the toaster or a few minutes in the air fryer.
I plugged this recipe into my favorite Keto Calculator App -Carb Manager- and it came up with the following macros:
MACROS
Each servinghas 2 net carbs, 3 total carbs, 1 g fiber, 3 g fat, 2 g protein, and 38 calories!
Note: With any Keto Recipe you want to make sure you scan and calculate your specific ingredients as exact macros many vary depending on brands!
Nutrition calculations are based on exact ingredients used and may vary between brands. For exact macro measurements, always calculate your own macros using the exact ingredients that you use.
Keto Fried Pickles
Ingredients:
16 oz dill pickle chips
¼ cup blanchedalmond flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, whisked
Avocado oil, for frying
Instructions:
Drain all juice from pickle jar and place pickle chips in a single layer on a paper towel. Blot with additional paper towels until pickles are dry to the touch.
In a shallow bowl whisk egg well.
In a second bowl, mixalmond flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
In a skillet, heat oil to medium-high heat.
Using tongs, dredge dry pickle chips through egg wash and coat withalmond flourmixture, and place into hot oil. Let fry a couple of minutes and then flip over.
Nutrition calculations based on exact ingredients used and may vary between brands. For exact macro measurements, always calculate your own macros using the exact ingredients that you use.
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Luckily, pickles are keto friendly, especially those that are of the dill pickle variety, as sugar is low. “Simply put, sweet pickles are made with sugar which will automatically push the carb count up,” says Hultin. “Dill or salt pickles don't have the added sugar and carbs, naturally,” she says.
One deep-fried pickle spear has 30 grams of carbohydrates; that's the same amount of carbs as in two slices of bread. Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient, but most of your carbs should come from healthy sources such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Pickles are made from cucumbers, which are naturally low in carbs. However, some varieties include large amounts of added sugar, which increases their carb content.
How do you keep batter from falling off fried pickles? Make sure you pat the pickles plenty dry after taking them out of the jar. Dredging them in the flour mixture before adding the breadcrumbs also helps the batter adhere to the pickle.
On the keto diet, you are allowed to have no more than 50 grams of net carbs per day – and the fewer, the better! But by focusing on “net” rather than “total” carbs, you won't be denying your body the essential fiber it needs for proper function.
Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.
Olives are a great source of fat whilst remaining incredibly low in carbohydrates, in every 100g of olives there is only around 3 net carbs. They are the perfect way to fill yourself up whilst on a keto diet, either as a light snack or even on top of salads.
Ranch dressing is generally low in carbs, so it is keto generally speaking; however, many bottled dressings use vegetable oils and add sugars that some following a strict keto diet may be avoiding.
While cottage cheese is known for its high protein content, it also contains a relatively high amount of carbs and not that much fat, making it a less-than-ideal choice for keto. A ½-cup serving of cottage cheese contains 88 calories, 2.4 g of fat, 4.5 g of carbs, and 11.6 g of protein, per the USDA.
Cucumber is another popular salad vegetable. It contains many essential nutrients, including vitamin K. Cucumber is also suitable for the keto diet, as its carb content is just 3.63 g per 100 g. To make the carb content lower, a person can peel the cucumber before eating it.
Sea salt is sodium chloride. In this case, we're talking about calcium chloride! These little granules, which dilute quickly in water, are THE trick to crunchy pickles, as they prevent the enzymes from softening the pickle during lacto-fermentation.
And if your leftover pickles appear too dry, a quick spritz of cooking oil can be beneficial. Air fry the pickles for three to four minutes, but always be attentive as the size and thickness of your pickles and varying air fryer models can alter the ideal reheating time.
Coat those pickles! Lightly beat your eggs in a bowl and then dredge the flour coated pickles through it. Coat in panko breadcrumbs. The more coated they are, the more crispy the frickles will be.
Pickles are keto-friendly as long as you buy the correct ones. Dill and sour pickles are your best bet because they only have 3.5 grams of carbs per serving. Spiced pickles are also keto since brands will normally just add spices like mustard seeds, allspice berries and red pepper flakes.
Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for the Keto Diet because it consists of high fat, low protein, and zero carbohydrates. It also has many health benefits that can help you maintain Ketosis and achieve your weight loss goals on the Keto diet.
Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.
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