Fried Pickles {A Cindy + Megan Adventure}

Whisk together the flour, a generous pinch of salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the egg and beer and whisk until mixed completely. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice up the pickles into short spears and pat dry with a paper towel.

When ready to fry, heat 3″ of oil in a pot to 350°F. (Or just fry in the hot oil right after you’ve fried up some donuts.) Line a plate with paper towel and place a baking sheet in your oven heated to 200°F.

Once the oil is hot, submerge the pickles in the beer batter. Drop one by one, being careful not to crowd them, into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel lined plate and then to the warm oven. Serve with Lemonaise (below) or with mustard.