DIRECTIONS:
- Add a couple of inches of oil to a deep skillet set over medium heat. Bring to 375 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, combine the flour, milk, pickle juice, paprika, and salt in a shallow dish, such as a pie plate. Mix until well combined.
- Drop the pickles in the batter and stir them around until completely coated.
- When the oil is hot, drop pickles one by one into the oil. Do not over crowd the pan.
- Flip the pickles over after about 1 minute and continue cooking until the batter is golden and crunchy.
- Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
To make the Spicy Ranch:
- Combine the ranch dressing and hot sauce in a small bowl. Add more or less hot sauce to taste.
INGREDIENTS:
For the pickles:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cucumber pickle chips, as many as you'll eat (the batter will cover a cup or two worth of pickles)
For the Spicy Ranch:
- 1/4 cup bottled Ranch dressing
- 2 teaspoons of hot Sauce , more or less to taste
