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Ingredients
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Fried Pickle Spears
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Start by draining the pickles and patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Dredge
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Batter the Pickles
Dip each pickle spear into the buttermilk, then coat it in the dredge mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Carefully add the battered pickle spears to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried pickles with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.
