Fried Pickles

Ingredients (19)

• FOR THE PICKLES:
• 4 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 2 cups dill pickles sliced
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
• 6 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to your taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper