Fried Pickles

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1- 16 oz. dill pickle slices
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. fine cornmeal
• 1 t. seafood seasoning, like Old Bay
• 3/4 t. Cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 qt. oil for frying
• 1- 12 oz. jar buttermilk ranch dressing

Steps

1. Cover a plate with wax paper. In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Place pickles in mixture and set aside.
2. Pour flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning into a large, Ziploc plastic bag and shake to mix well. Add pickles a few at a time and tumble gently to coat evenly with the flour mixture. Remove and place on prepared plate.
3. Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet.
4. Fry pickles in several batches until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk ranch dressing with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; blend. Serve as a dipping sauce for warm pickles.