Fried Pickles Recipe
Served with house-made ranch
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickles and slice them into thick chips.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Dip and Fry
Dip each pickle slice into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture. Carefully place the coated pickles in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried pickles from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with house-made ranch dressing.
