Mini Fried Pickles

I don't know if it was Snooki's influence on the Jersey Shore or if my palette has just become more advanced in my twenties, but all of a sudden I LOVE pickles. A delicious BLT is not complete without a dill pickle or two.

I actually find sweet pickles to be slightly repulsive, but dill dickles. Oh lawd, can't get enough!

On a whim while in the grocery store a few weeks ago I bought a jar of Gherkins. These are cute baby pickles that I thought would be easy to take for lunch alongside sandwiches and the like. I always disappoint myself. I never brought these pickles with my lunch. I would just eat some here and there while I waited for dinner to cook or couldn't decide what to have for a snack.

I realized that someone out in the greater food world really loves me; I know this, because that person invented fried pickles. I love you, Mr. or Mrs. Fried Pickle Inventor. I really, really do.

Because of my love for all things miniature, I thought it would be extra adorable to have Fried Gherkins. And I felt today was as good as any to put that vision into action.

I whisked together all-purpose flour with a beaten egg and some beer. I drank the rest of the beer (you should also do this when you decide to make this yummy snack). Once this mixture resembles a batter, season with salt and pepper.

Next, it's time for the Gherkins to go for a swim in the batter. Be sure that the pickles are drained well beforehand!

Vegetable oil on the stove.

"I'm melting!!"

"Oh no wait...I have just become a crispy and delicious treat!"

Dip them in a mixture of sour cream, chili powder, and green onions. Chow down!