Fried Pickles!

Fried Pickles!

1/2 cup buttermilk, salt, pepper, 16 oz dill pickle slices, 1/2 cup flour, 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning, oil for frying, Cajun seasoning, buttermilk ranch dressing

Cajun Seasoning: 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 1/4 tsp oregano, 1 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

In shallow dish, combine buttermilk, salt, pepper. Place pickles in mix and set aside.

Pour flour, cornmeal, old bay, 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning into ziploc bag. Shake to mix. Add pickles (few at a time) and shake gently to coat with flour mixture. Remove and place on plate (can cover plate with parchment or wax paper)

Heat oil in skillet/pan. Fry pickles til golden brown and crisp on outside - 1-2 min. Drain on paper towels.

Dip: combine buttermilk ranch dressing with cajun seasoning - to taste.