Ingredients
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½ cup buttermilk
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
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1 ½ cups fine cornmeal
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
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¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 quart oil for frying
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1 (12 ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing
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½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Directions
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Line a plate with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside. Combine buttermilk, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add pickles; set aside.
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Add cornmeal, flour, seafood seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning to a large, resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add pickles, a few at a time, and shake gently to coat evenly with cornmeal mixture. Remove pickles; place on the prepared plate.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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Lower pickles into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining pickles.
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Combine buttermilk ranch dressing and 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Serve as a dipping sauce for warm pickles.
Editor's Note:
The nutritional analysis for this recipe reflects an estimated 10% of the oil for frying as well as the full amount of the coating and breading. Therefore, the values represented may not be accurate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 364 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 364 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 1015mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 3g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 129mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
