Fried Pickles
This fried pickles recipe starts with a buttermilk marinade and cornmeal coating. Old Bay and Cajun seasonings spice up the coating and ranch dressing.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Line a plate with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside. Combine buttermilk, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add pickles; set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place cornmeal, flour, seafood seasoning, and ΒΌ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a large, resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add pickles, a few at a time, and shake gently to evenly coat with cornmeal mixture. Remove pickles; place on the prepared plate.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Lower pickles carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining pickles.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine buttermilk ranch dressing and remaining Β½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Serve as a dipping sauce for warm fried pickles.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)