Fried Pickles Recipe
Crispy fried pickles served with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Ranch Dressing
Method
Fried Pickles
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- 2
In another bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the buttermilk until smooth.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
- 4
Dip each pickle slice into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat it with the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 5
Once the oil is hot (about 350°F or 180°C), carefully add the coated pickles in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Fry the pickles for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Continue frying the remaining pickles until all are cooked.
Ranch Dressing
- 9
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended.
- 11
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.