Pepinillos Fritos Crujientes o Fried Dill Pickles

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is a healthier option with a neutral flavor.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Sriracha provides a similar heat with fewer additives.

Cut sweet pickles into strips or slices depending on their size.

Make buttermilk by mixing 1 cup of whole milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt for the dry mix.

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 4 drops of hot sauce until well mixed.

Soak the pickle slices in the buttermilk mixture.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to medium heat, about 1 finger deep in the pan.

Dredge the soaked pickles in the dry mixture and then fry them in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Transfer the fried pickles to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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