Fried Pickles Recipe
Crispy fried pickles served with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Pickles
Batter
Frying
Ranch Dressing
Method
Pickles Preparation
- 1
Drain and Slice
Drain the dill pickles from their brine and slice them into thick coins (about 1/4 inch thick).
Batter Preparation
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Add Buttermilk
Slowly add the buttermilk to the dry mixture, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
Frying
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat Pickles
Dip each pickle slice into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 6
Fry Pickles
Carefully place the battered pickles into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried pickles with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Ranch Dressing Preparation
- 8
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
- 9
Chill Dressing
Refrigerate the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.