Keto Fried Pickles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 87kcal

Place pickle slices (32 Ounces) in a single layer on a few sheets of paper towel. Place paper towels on top, and dab up as much liquid as possible (important to get the batter to coat).
Heat 1" of oil on high in a heavy bottom pan (I use a skillet). I like to use a smaller pan for this so I don't need as much oil. Alternatively, you can use a deep fryer.
In a small bowl, combine whey protein (1/2 cup), xanthan gum (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), baking powder (2 teaspoon), and cajun seasoning (1 teaspoon).
Use a rubber spatula to stir in soda water (6 tablespoons). The mixture will be wet, but don't worry, it will fry up beautifully!
Once the oil is hot, add pickles in batches so they aren't overcrowded in the pan. The pickles will look like they don't have much batter on them when you place them in the skillet.
Flip halfway through. You'll know the pickles are done once they're nice and golden.
Place fried pickles on a paper towel-lined plate, and continue until you've fried all the pickles.
Serve immediately (as with most fried food, these get soggy over time) with ranch, and enjoy!

The sauce in the photograph is 2 teaspoons of low carb ketchup combined with 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning. BUT, we much prefer these with homemade ranch dressing!
Frying Oil should have a high smoke point and mild flavor. Please keep in mind that all oils are low in carbs, but some are considered "healthier" based on polyunsaturated fats. If this is a concern to you, opt for avocado oil, or peanut oil (slightly higher). If not, vegetable or canola are great frying oils. I use peanut oil for frying.
Pickles - Many pickles contain added sugar, check the labels before purchasing a product. We love Vlasic.
Xanthan Gum is necessary for binding the ingredients of this recipe together, you CAN'T SKIP OR SUB!
Nutritional information will vary based on the type of pickles and whey protein powder you grab. The information below was calculated using ISO Pure Whey Protein Isolate (zero carb), and Vlasic Pickle Chips (pickles can be loaded with sugar so read the label!)

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com