Step 1

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Drain and dry pickles and place on paper towels. Pat DRY with double layered paper towels.

Step 3

While oil is heating whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in shallow bowl. Add water and mix until smooth.

Step 4

Add part of the dried pickles to the batter and toss to coat. Dip pickles in a pie pan filled with Panko.

Step 5

Fry in the oil (until golden brown). Continue until all the pickles are fried and serve immediately with ranch.