Fried Pickle Basket Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Pickles
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the sliced dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps ensure a crispy coating.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the buttermilk until fully combined.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but not lumpy.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Dip the Pickles
Working in batches, dip each pickle slice into the batter, allowing excess to drip off before carefully placing them in the hot oil.
- 7
Fry the Pickles
Fry the pickles for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
- 8
Drain the Pickles
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Making the Dipping Sauce
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce.
- 10
Mix Well
Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth.
- 11
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more pickle juice or hot sauce to reach your desired flavor.