Fried Sweet + Spicy Pickles Recipe
Nana + Papa's homemade pickle chips, fried crispy, served with jalapeño ranch
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Ingredients
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Pickles
Jalapeño Ranch
Method
Pickles Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickle chips on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- 3
Bread the Pickles
Dip each pickle chip into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Carefully add the breaded pickle chips to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Jalapeño Ranch Preparation
- 6
Make the Jalapeño Ranch
In a small bowl, mix together ranch dressing, diced jalapeños, and lime juice until well combined.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried pickles warm with jalapeño ranch on the side for dipping.