Fried Pickles Recipe
Crispy fried pickles served with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Ranch Dressing
Method
Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Remove the dill pickles from the jar and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps to avoid excess moisture when frying.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
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- 5
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the breading mixture until fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the coated pickles into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried pickles hot with ranch dressing on the side.
Ranch Dressing
- 8
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and buttermilk.
- 9
Whisk Until Smooth
Whisk all the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- 10
Chill
Cover the ranch dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.