Fried Pickles Recipe
Fried pickle chips, served with ranch.
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Method
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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, making sure it's evenly coated.
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the coated pickles into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 9
Chill the Sauce
Cover the ranch dipping sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.