Fried Pickles with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 

Fried Pickles with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 

These crispy air‑fried pickles pair perfectly with a tangy homemade buttermilk ranch made from AE Dairy’s slow‑cultured buttermilk. The dressing is creamy and herb‑packed, while the pickles stay light, crunchy, and easy to make with minimal cleanup. It’s a simple, crowd‑pleasing appetizer that tastes amazing with every dunk.
Recipe courtesy of Ally's Sweet and Savory Food
20 minutes prep time
Prep Time

20 minutes

serves 4-6
Serves

4-6

10 minutes cook time
Cook Time

10 minutes

easy difficulty
Difficulty

easy

Directions

  • 1

    To make the dressing: In a glass bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 

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  • 2

    To prep the pickles: Lay all pickle chips on pieces of paper towels to drain. Blot the tops of the pickle chips with another paper towel and set aside. 

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  • 3

    Place the buttermilk and whisked egg in one bowl. Place the flour, cornmeal, pepper, cayenne and garlic powder in another bowl. 

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  • 4

    Lightly spray your air fryer with cooking spray (or brush with oil). 

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  • 5

    Dip the pickle chips in the buttermilk/egg mixture, then transfer to the flour mixture dredging the pickles until coated. Shake off any excess breading. Lay the pickles in an even layer in the air fryer. 

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  • 6

    Cook the pickles at 480 degrees for 10 minutes, shaking/flipping halfway through or until the pickles are lightly golden. 

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  • 7

    Transfer the pickles to a plate, season with salt and serve warm with the buttermilk ranch dressing.

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