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how to make fried pickles

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Slice the pickles

If using whole dill pickles, slice the pickles into  thin chips.

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Dry pickles

Arrange the sliced pickles in an even single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat the pickles completely dry with additional paper towels and set aside.

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Make the dredge

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, pepper and cayenne. In another mixing bowl whisk together the buttermilk and egg until combined.

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Coat the pickles

Add oil to a large cast iron skillet. Heat the oil to 350ºF (180ºC). Working in batches, add pickles to the buttermilk, then use a spoon to drain and transfer to the flour mixture. Toss the pickles to evenly coat in the flour, shaking off any excess.

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Fry the pickles

Add the pickles to the hot oil and fry until golden brown all over, turning halfway through, about 2 to 3 minutes total.

5

Garnish and serve

Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and continue with the remaining pickles until all have been fried. Garnish with salt, chives and dill then serve  with  ranch dressing.

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