Deep Fried Pickle Spears Recipe
Pickle Spears Battered with a Crispy Southern Batter and Deep Fried. Served with Ranch.
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Ingredients
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Deep Fried Pickle Spears
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the pickle spears and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle spear into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off before carefully placing it in the hot oil.
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Fry the pickle spears in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the deep-fried pickle spears hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
