Super Bowl Fried Pickles (Printable version)

Crispy fried pickles with a cool creamy ranch dipping sauce for the ultimate game day snack.

# Ingredient list:

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# Directions:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, whisk eggs with buttermilk in the second, and combine panko breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in the third.
03 - Working in batches, dredge each pickle slice in flour, shake off excess, dip into the egg-buttermilk mixture, then press firmly into seasoned panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
04 - Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying.
05 - Fry pickles in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
06 - Remove fried pickles with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with chilled ranch dip.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The texture contrast between hot crispy pickles and cool ranch is basically perfect
  • They disappear faster than any other appetizer Ive ever made
  • The recipe comes together faster than a commercial break
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  • Patting the pickle slices completely dry before dredging is the difference between coating that sticks and coating that slides right off into the oil
  • Let the coated pickles rest on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before frying—this helps the breading set and actually stay put
  • Keep the oil temperature steady or youll end up with greasy, sad pickles instead of crispy ones
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  • Bread and butter pickles create this amazing sweet and salty situation that people will talk about for weeks
  • A pinch of hot sauce in the ranch dip kicks everything up just enough without overwhelming the pickle flavor

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