Fried Pickles with Homemade Ranch

Name: Fried Pickles with Homemade Ranch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 (16 ounce) jars dill pickle chips; 1/2 cup buttermilk (substitute whole milk + 2 teaspoons lemon juice); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; kosher salt (to taste)