Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for fried pickles with spicy ranch dipping sauce:

Fried Pickles

Ingredients:

1 jar dill pickle chips or spears (drained and patted dry)

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup cornmeal or panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Soak pickles: Place drained pickles in a bowl with buttermilk. Let sit for 15–30 minutes.
2. Prepare coating: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal (or panko), garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat oil: In a deep pan, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
4. Coat and fry: Remove pickles from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, and fry in batches until golden (about 2–3 minutes).
5. Drain: Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

½ cup ranch dressing (bottled or homemade)

1–2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)

½ tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle powder

Optional: squeeze of lime juice or a pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
2. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.