Fried Pickles Recipe
Hand-battered and fried pickles served with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Pickles
For the Ranch Dressing
Method
For the Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the sliced dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Dunk in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick enough to coat the pickles.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated, then carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
For the Ranch Dressing
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- 7
Chill the Dressing
Cover the ranch dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.