Deep Fried Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 380 degrees F.
2. 2
   Set up a dredging station by combining egg and milk in one small bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Combine cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and mustard powder in another.
4. 4
   And put flour in a third small bowl.
5. 5
   Dip pickles into the flour, then into the egg, then into the cornmeal mixture.
6. 6
   Then carefully drop into hot oil.
7. 7
   Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes, then remove them from the oil and set on a paper towel to dry.
8. 8
   Be sure to just let the pickles fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
9. 9
   If theyre undercooked, the cornmeal gets really hard and chewy, but if theyre overcooked, they start to taste like popcorn.
10. 10
    Serve with ranch dressing, and enjoy!
11. 11
    Makes 1 1/2 to 2 cups.