Crispy Fried Pickles With Buttermilk Dipping Sauce

Serves: 4

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

49

Sweetness

48

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Paprika

1 cup

Buttermilk

2 tbsps

Mayo

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Cayenne

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

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In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, preheat the canola oil to 375 degrees F

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Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the pickles into 1/8-inch-thick rounds

4

Place the panko breadcrumbs into a food processer and pulse until finely ground, 3 to 4 pulses

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Place the panko into a medium mixing bowl and add the granulated garlic, paprika and some salt and pepper

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Place the flour into a separate medium mixing bowl

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Place the buttermilk into another medium mixing bowl and season with the hot sauce

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Begin coating a few pickle slices at a time by first dredging into the flour and patting off the excess

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Then place the floured slices into the buttermilk

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Allow the excess to drip off, then transfer to the seasoned panko

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Coat in panko then set aside

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Repeat until all of the slices are coated

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To fry, carefully place a few battered pickles into the hot oil

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Cook until golden brown on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes

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Then carefully turn over and cook for 2 minutes more

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Using a slotted spoon or sieve, remove the pickles and place onto a paper-towel-lined dish to drain

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Season with salt and serve hot with the Buttermilk Dipping Sauce

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Whisk together the buttermilk, mayo, chives, cumin, dill and cayenne in a medium mixing bowl to combine

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Season with salt and pepper

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Cover and refrigerate until ready to use