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Crispy Pickle Corn Dogs

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A tangy and crispy game-day snack featuring dill pickle spears coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter and deep-fried to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar as a substitute)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (enough for deep frying)
  • 8 dill pickle spears, patted dry
  • 8 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks

Instructions

  1. Pat the dill pickle spears dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Insert wooden skewers lengthwise into each pickle, leaving enough stick exposed to hold.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and egg. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be thick enough to coat the pickles, similar to pancake batter but a bit thicker. If it seems too thin, add a tablespoon more cornmeal.
  5. Preheat oil in your deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to keep it steady.
  6. Pour the batter into a tall glass or jar to make dipping easier. Dip each skewered pickle into the batter, turning to coat completely. Let excess drip off.
  7. Carefully lower each battered pickle into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding, about 3-4 minutes per batch, turning once or twice until golden and crispy.
  8. Use a slotted spoon to remove corn dogs, and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces such as mustard, spicy mayo, or smoky barbecue sauce.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt batter. Pat pickles dry thoroughly to help batter stick. Use a tall container for dipping to coat evenly. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness.

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