Fried Pickles Recipe
Crispy hand breaded dill pickles with our house-made ranch
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Method
Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickle slices and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Carefully add the breaded pickles to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
- 8
Chill
Cover the ranch dipping sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
