Fried Pickles

Method5 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cover a plate with parchment paper or wax paper. In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk (½ cup), salt, and pepper. Place pickles in mixture and set aside.

   Uses ½ cup buttermilk · salt and black pepper to taste · 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices

2. 2

   Step 2: Pour the flour (½ cup), cornmeal (1 ½ cups), seafood seasoning (1 teaspoon), and 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning into a large, resealable plastic bag; shake to mix well. Add pickles a few at a time and tumble gently to coat evenly with the flour mixture. Remove and place on prepared plate.

   Uses 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices · ½ cup all-purpose flour · 1 ½ cups fine cornmeal · 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™ · ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat oil (1 quart) to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet.

   Uses 1 quart oil for frying

4. 4

   Step 4: Fry pickles in several batches until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

   Fry pickles · 2 minUses 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices

5. 5

   Step 5: In a small bowl, combine buttermilk ranch dressing with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; blend. Serve as a dipping sauce for warm pickles.

   Uses ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning · 1 (12 ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing