Fried Pickle Sliders
by Pierce Abernathy
Inspired by allshecooks.com
Ingredients
for 12 servings
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1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g) -
1 teaspoon garlic powder -
1 teaspoon onion powder -
1 teaspoon dried thyme -
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper -
1 teaspoon paprika -
1 teaspoon salt -
½ teaspoon pepper - 24 slices pickle
- 2 eggs, beaten
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1 cup bread crumbs (115 g) - peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
Ranch Dressing
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½ cup buttermilk (120 g) -
½ cup mayonnaise (115 g) -
¼ cup sour cream (55 g) -
½ teaspoon garlic powder -
½ teaspoon onion powder -
1 teaspoon dried dill -
1 teaspoon dried parsley -
½ teaspoon salt -
½ teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- 12 frozen meatballs, prepared
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¼ cup shredded lettuce (20 g) - 6 grape tomatoes, halved
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350˚F (120˚C).
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until evenly distributed. Dredge the pickles in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the bread crumbs. Fry the pickles for 3 to 5 minutes, or until browned and crispy on the outside.
- For the ranch dressing, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and stir until well combined.
- Using a toothpick, assemble a slider by layering a fried pickle, the ranch dressing, a meatball, lettuce, a tomato slice, and one more pickle. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Enjoy!
