Fried Pickles Recipe
Crispy fried pickles served with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Pickles
For the Ranch Dressing
Method
For the 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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 4
- 5
Coat the Pickles
Dredge each pickle slice in the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off before placing them in the hot oil.
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Fry the coated pickles in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
For the Ranch Dressing
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Mix Well
Stir until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 10
Chill
Cover and refrigerate the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.