These crispy fried banana peppers are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and absolutely irresistible with a cool, creamy ranch dip. They make an amazing appetizer, snack, or side dish!
Ingredients
For the Fried Banana Peppers:
- 8–10 fresh banana peppers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Ranch Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
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