Fried Pickles Recipe
Crispy fried pickles served with a side of ranch.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Pickles
For the Ranch Dip
Method
For the Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the buttermilk until combined.
- 4
Combine Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter should be thick.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with ranch dip.
For the Ranch Dip
- 8
Mix the Dip Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Chill the Dip
Stir until well combined and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.