Fried Pickles

It's Friday!  It's Friday!! 

I have a friend who used to celebrate "Fried Fridays" - this meant that if she ate healthy all week long, she would reward herself with something utterly and sinfully delicious and of course, fried.  While I am not disciplined enough to do it (after all, I'm an ice cream addict), I love the idea of "Fried Fridays".  So - here is my little contribution to that concept :-)  I tried these for the first time last summer while travelling cross country, and I fell in love with this appetizer.  It may completely yuck some of you out - but trust me, it's delicious!

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Fried Pickles
Recipe courtesy of Food Network
Recipe adapted by Kitchen Groovy

Ingredients:
3/4 C cornstarch, separated
1 egg
3/4 C milk
1/2 C cornmeal
pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tsp. paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
canola oil

Directions:
In three different bowls, place the following:
Bowl 1: Place 1/4 C cornstarch
Bowl 2: Beat 1 egg, 3/4 C milk, and a pinch of cayenne pepper
Bowl 3: Mix 1/2 C cornstarch, 1/2 C cornmeal, 2 tsp. paprika, salt and pepper

Dip pickles in each bowl starting with Bowl 1.  Fry in 2" of 375 degrees canola oil until golden, about 3 minutes.  Drain on paper towels and serve with ranch dressing.

Please click here for a printable version of this recipe - Kitchen Groovy

Enjoy and live with gusto!
Carina