50 States, 50 Sizzling Dishes: The Ultimate Foodie Road Trip Through The USA
Fried Pickles from Arkansas
In Arkansas, the undisputed snack champion isn’t some boring potato wedge. It’s the deep-fried pickle, a tangy, crispy, and surprisingly addictive masterpiece.
Far from a last-ditch fridge raid gone wrong, the fried pickle in Arkansas is an art form, perfected since 1963 in Atkins, where Bernell “Fatman” Austin first served these golden spears at his Duchess Drive-In. His secret recipe (still closely guarded by his family) is a symphony of crunch, with each batter-dipped slice boasting a light, airy crust that gives way to a juicy, vinegary bite.
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