Fried Pickles

[cougars_catnip]

If you have never tried fried pickles you're in for a real Southern treat. Crispy, tangy and hot, dipped in creamy Ranch dressing. This is a wonderful appetizer. 

Ingredients

 dill pickle chips, chilled

Egg Wash:

2 cups milk

2 eggs

Pinch lemon pepper

Pinch dill weed

Pickle juice
 

Breading:

2 1/2 cups cornmeal

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. lemon pepper

1 tbsp. dill weed

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons garlic salt

Pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Ranch Dressing:

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup sour cream

3 tablespoons minced parsley leaves

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 garlic clove, minced
 

Directions

For egg wash: In a baking dish, whisk all ingredients together, except pickle juice. Add pickle juice, to taste, and whisk to combine.

For breading: Combine all ingredients in a baking dish.

Using only very cold dill pickles, dry pickles on a paper towel, dip pickle into egg wash and then coat with breading. Repeat until no pickles remain, and arrange dipped pickles on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

In a deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Alternatively, heat oil in a large, heavy pot suitable for deep-frying. Carefully add chilled pickles, in batches, to the hot oil and fry 1 -2 minutes or until golden. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with Ranch Dressing.

 

Mayonnaise

In a large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients together, except mayonnaise. Add mayonnaise, as needed, to thicken. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Comments

[redcirce]

These sound delicious!

[cougars_catnip]

They are. :) There are several different breading options with fried pickles, from a beer batter to corn meal to cracker or bread crumbs. This is one of the simplest.

You can also serve with a variety of dipping sauces.

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