Fried Pickles

Dill pickle slices become crispy, golden appetizers when marinated in buttermilk, dressed with a corn meal/flour coating, then deep fried. Old Bay and Cajun seasonings add a kick to their crunch and a buttermilk-ranch dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 quart oil for frying
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
• 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
• 1 (12 ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.25 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1.5 cups fine cornmeal
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover a plate with parchment paper or wax paper. In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Place pickles in mixture and set aside.

Step 2

Pour the flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, 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.

Step 3

Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet.

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.

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.