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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Method
Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the jar of dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the coating stick better.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Prepare the Buttermilk
In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Then dredge it in the flour mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all pickle slices.
- 6
Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 9
Chill the Sauce
Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.