fried pickles recipe

### Fried Pickles **Ingredients:** - 1 cup dill pickle slices - 1 cup buttermilk - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - Vegetable oil for frying - Optional: ranch or your favorite dipping sauce **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the pickles:** Drain the pickle slices and pat them dry with paper towels. 2. **Soak in buttermilk:** Place the pickle slices in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them soak for about 15 minutes. 3. **Mix dry ingredients:** In a separate bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. 4. **Heat the oil:** In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1-2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). 5. **Coat the pickles:** Remove the pickle slices from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated. 6. **Fry the pickles:** Fry the pickles in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. 7. **Serve:** Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.