Fried Pickles Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pickles
Batter
Frying
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Drain the dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- 6
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the battered pickles into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain
Once fried, remove the pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve
- 8
Prepare Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing with hot sauce to create a spicy dipping sauce.
- 9
Serve
Serve the fried pickles hot with the spicy ranch dipping sauce on the side.