Fried Dill Pickle Spears Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Dill Pickle Spears
Method
Preparation of Dill Pickle Spears
- 1
Begin by draining the dill pickles and patting them dry with paper towels. Cut each pickle in half lengthwise, then cut each half into spears, creating a total of 16 spears.
Batter Preparation
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 3
- 4
Frying the Pickle Spears
- 5
- 6
Dip each pickle spear into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, and carefully place them into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry the spears in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried pickle spears from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 9
Serve the fried dill pickle spears warm with your choice of dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy mayo.