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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
House-Made Ranch
Method
Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the sliced dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the coated pickles into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
House-Made Ranch
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as desired.
- 9
Chill
Refrigerate the ranch for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.