Fried Pickles Recipe
House battered spears. Served with a side of ranch.
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Coat the Pickles
Dip each dill pickle spear into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the coated pickle spears into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried pickles using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side.