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Crispy Spicy Pickles

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Snack Southern
Crispy Spicy Pickles
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing
Instructions
1
Cover a plate with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent any mess during the cooking process. In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper to create a marinade for the pickles. Place sliced pickles in the mixture and set it aside to infuse the flavors.
2
In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Shake the bag to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Add pickles a few at a time and gently tumble them to coat evenly with the flour mixture. Remove the pickles from the bag and place them on the prepared plate.
3
Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet. This high temperature is necessary to achieve the perfect golden brown color on the pickles. Fry pickles in several batches until they are golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the pickles on paper towels to remove excess oil.
4
In a small bowl, combine buttermilk ranch dressing with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; blend. This creamy sauce will serve as a delicious dipping option for the warm pickles.