If you’ve never tried fried pickles, step up to the plate and try these puffy golden bites. They’re a delicious accompaniment to a burger or a sandwich. For a fun and different appetizer, serve fried pickle slices with ranch dressing for a dip.
—CHERYL WILT EGLON, WV
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 cups thin dill pickle slices, drained
Oil for deep-fat frying
Ranch salad dressing, optional
1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs and milk. Blot pickles with paper towels to remove moisture. Coat pickles with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture; coat again with flour mixture.
2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry pickles, about 10 at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ranch dressing if desired.