Fried Pickles Recipe
Hand Breaded Fried Pickle Spears Served With Ranch Or Red Hot Ranch For Dipping.
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Ingredients
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Fried Pickles Ingredients
Method
Fried Pickles Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing with hot sauce to create a spicy ranch dip. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour in one, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together in the second, and combine the cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third.
- 3
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Pickles
Carefully add the breaded pickle spears to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried pickle spears hot with the spicy ranch dip on the side.
