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Ingredients
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Pickles
Batter
Fry Sauce
For Frying
Method
Preparation of Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the dill pickle slices and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Batter Preparation
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Fry Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Fry Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the Sriracha, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Frying the Pickles
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Coat the Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
- 7
Fry the Pickles
Carefully place the battered pickles into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8
Drain the Pickles
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried pickles to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Serve the deep-fried pickles hot with the Sriracha fry sauce on the side.
