Fried Pickles

Ingredients

Fried Pickles

• 3-4 large dill pickles, cut into spears
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, see tips above for making your own
• 1 egg
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Oil Spray, optional

Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 cup Mayo
• 1 TBSP Ketchup
• 1/8 tsp dill
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Old Bay
• 1-2 shakes Hot Sauce (or a lot more, really)
• Salt & pepper

Directions

Fried Pickles

1. Dry the pickles with paper towels. Get out three shallow bowls or deep plates.
2. In the first one combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3. In the second combine buttermilk (or milk and vinegar/lemon juice) and egg.
4. In the third combine panko breadcrumbs, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and olive oil with a fork until the oil is evenly distributed.
5. Dredge the pickle spears in the flour mixture, drop them in the buttermilk mixture and then dredge them in the panko mixture until coated evenly.
6. Al likes to use the ole wet hand, dry hand technique so your hands don't get caked in batter.
7. Place pickle spears in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. Use a rack to make a second layer.
8. Cook at 400°F until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Optionally spray with some cooking spray after about 6 minutes for a more golden finish. Repeat with remaining pickles spears.

Dipping Sauce

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl.
2. Season to taste. You'll honestly probably need a lot more spice than what's listed.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use.