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Ingredients
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Pickles
Batter
Frying
Ranch Dip
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispy texture.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, creating a thick batter.
Frying
- 4
- 5
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Carefully add the coated pickles to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried pickles from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Serve with Ranch
Serve the crispy fried pickles hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.