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Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
Shareable basket of golden-fried pickle chips served with Ranch or Cajun sauce for dipping
About Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
Fried Pickles are the second-most-famous starter at Texas Roadhouse behind the Cactus Blossom: crinkle-cut pickle chips in a seasoned batter, fried until the coating shatters, served with ranch for $7.99. The basket runs 550 calories, making it one of the lighter shareables on the starters list.
The trick to their following is the salt-sour snap under the crunch, which resets your palate between bites of everything else on the table. They land fast from the kitchen, disappear faster, and convert pickle skeptics at a documented rate of roughly one per basket.
Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles Calories
550calories
Per standard serving of Fried Pickles ($7.99). A single Fried Pickles is best enjoyed shared or as part of a full meal.
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles at Home
Crispy Roadhouse-style fried pickles come down to two things: drying the chips hard and a cornmeal-spiked batter that fries thin and crunchy.
Ingredients
4 servings
Pickles & Dredge
- 2 cups dill pickle chips
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Drain pickle chips and pat them completely dry between paper towels. · 10 minTip: Wet pickles shed their coating in the oil. Dry is the whole game.
- 2Mix flour, cornmeal and spices. Dip chips in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mix. · 5 min
- 3Fry in 375°F oil in small batches, 2 to 3 minutes until golden. · 8 min
- 4Drain on a rack, salt immediately, serve hot with ranch. · 2 min
Pro Tips
- Fry in batches; crowding drops the oil temperature and makes soggy pickles.
- A rack beats paper towels for keeping the bottoms crisp.
- Double-dredge a handful for extra-crunchy ones and compare.
Variations
Spicy Batch
Use hot pickle chips and a half teaspoon more cayenne in the dredge.
Air Fryer
Spray dredged chips with oil, 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once.
Serving Ideas
- Ranch or a quick Cajun mayo for dipping.
- Pile beside burgers in place of fries.
- Game-day platter with wings and cheese fries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much are the Fried Pickles?
$7.99 for the shareable basket with ranch dipping sauce.
How many calories are in fried pickles?
About 550 calories for the basket before the ranch.
What kind of pickles are used?
Crinkle-cut dill pickle chips, battered and fried to order. Chips, not spears, so every piece is mostly crunch.
What sauce comes with them?
House-made ranch by default. Cajun horseradish sauce from the Cactus Blossom is the upgrade request regulars make.
What should I order with fried pickles?
They pair naturally with Boneless Buffalo Wings for a fried-basket spread, or the Combo Appetizer covers both at once.