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Crispy Fried Pickle Spears Recipe Easy Homemade Crunchy Snack with Ranch

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy fried pickle spears with a seasoned buttermilk batter and a creamy ranch dip, perfect for snacking or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 12 dill pickle spears (from a 24-ounce jar)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
  • ½ cup cornstarch (60 grams)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml) or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups or enough to fill pan 2 inches deep)
  • ½ cup ranch dressing for dipping (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Drain and dry the pickle spears thoroughly using paper towels. Let them sit on a rack for 10 minutes to air dry more.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth (about 1 minute).
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Dip each pickle spear first into the dry flour mixture, coating completely.
  5. Then dunk into the buttermilk-egg batter, letting the excess drip off.
  6. Finally, dip again into the flour mixture for a double coating.
  7. Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan to a depth of about 2 inches and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) or a small batter drop sizzles and browns in 30 seconds.
  8. Carefully lower 3-4 spears into the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp, flipping with a slotted spoon.
  9. Remove fried pickles and place on a cooling rack over paper towels to drain excess oil. Let rest for a minute or two.
  10. Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Dry the pickle spears thoroughly before coating to help batter stick and prevent splattering. Maintain oil temperature between 325°F and 375°F for best results. Fry in small batches to avoid lowering oil temperature. Double-dip the pickles in flour and batter for maximum crunch. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free ranch. Baked version available but less crispy.

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