Crispy Fried Pickles
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Okie Dokies Smokehouse, Swannanoa, North Carolina
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 4 cups dill pickles chips, drained
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons mild barbecue sauce
- canola oil
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning
Directions
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Place pickle chips in a large bowl.
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Pour buttermilk over chips; cover and chill 1hour.
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Meanwhile, stir together the dressing and barbecue sauce in a small bowl.
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Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large deep skillet.
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Heat over high heat to 375°.
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Meanwhile, pour pickle mixture through a strainer over a bowl, discarding buttermilk.
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Whisk together flour and barbecue seasoning in a large bowl until blended.
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Add half of pickles to flour mixture, tossing to coat; remove pickles from flour mixture with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess.
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Fry pickles 3-4 minutes or until golden.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Repeat procedure with remaining pickles and flour mixture.
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Serve pickles with sauce.