Crispy Fried Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Place pickle chips in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Pour buttermilk over chips; cover and chill 1hour.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, stir together the dressing and barbecue sauce in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Cover and chill until ready to serve.
5. 5
   Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large deep skillet.
6. 6
   Heat over high heat to 375°.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, pour pickle mixture through a strainer over a bowl, discarding buttermilk.
8. 8
   Whisk together flour and barbecue seasoning in a large bowl until blended.
9. 9
   Add half of pickles to flour mixture, tossing to coat; remove pickles from flour mixture with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess.
10. 10
    Fry pickles 3-4 minutes or until golden.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels.
12. 12
    Repeat procedure with remaining pickles and flour mixture.
13. 13
    Serve pickles with sauce.