Crispy Fried Pickles with Homemade Ranch & Cajun Sauce (Easy Recipe!)

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: polenta

Ground oats provide a similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a high smoke point.

Whisk ranch seasoning mix, buttermilk, and mayonnaise together in a bowl until smooth. Store it in the refrigerator.

In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, ketchup, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Adjust spices to your preference and store it in the refrigerator.

Drain pickles and lay them on paper towels. Cover with another paper towel and gently pat dry to remove excess moisture.

In the first bowl, beat one egg. In the second bowl, mix together flour, panko breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. You can also add garlic powder if desired.

Dip each pickle slice into the beaten egg, then dredge evenly in the seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure coating adheres.

Heat your oil to around 350–375°F (175–190°C). Fry breaded pickles in small batches until golden and crispy. Transfer fried pickles onto a cooling rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

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