fried pickles recipe

**Ingredients:** - 1 jar dill pickle slices (or spears, if preferred) - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 2 large eggs - 1 cup buttermilk - 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs) - Vegetable oil for frying - Optional: Ranch or spicy dipping sauce