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Heat the oil
Pour 2–3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven. Heat to 375°F (190°C) with a thermometer, about 10 minutes. -
Prepare the breading station
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In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder.
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In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
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Bread the pickles
Working in small batches:-
Coat pickle slices in seasoned flour.
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Dip in the buttermilk and egg mixture.
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Return to flour for a second coating.
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Fry the pickles
Gently lower coated pickles into hot oil. Fry about 90 seconds per side until golden and crisp.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Allow oil to return to 375°F before frying the next batch. -
Make the dipping sauce (optional)
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
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