French-Fried Dill Pickles

• (22 ounce) jars sliced dill pickles, drained↗2 jars
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• beer↗1⁄2 cup
• large egg, beaten↗1
• flour↗1 tablespoon
• hot sauce↗3 drops
• flour↗3 cups
• ground red pepper (optional)↗2 teaspoons
• black pepper↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ranch salad dressing

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Press pickle slices between paper towels to remove excess moisture.

2. 2

   Set Aside.

3. 3

   Combine milk and next 4 ingredients; stir well.

4. 4

   Combine 3 cups flour, red pepper, and next 3 ingredients; stir well.

5. 5

   Dip pickle slices in milk mixture; dredge in flour mixture.

6. 6

   Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a Dutch oven and heat to 375ºF.

7. 7

   Fry pickles, in batches, for 5 minutes or until golden.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels.

9. 9

   Serve warm with dressing.