Fried Sardines with Spicy Dipping Sauce and Fried Herbs

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Spicy Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup chopped Calabrian chiles or other red chiles

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 lime, juiced

Freshly ground black pepper

Fried Sardines:

12 fresh sardines

1/2 cup flour

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 eggs

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed

1/2 cup capers, drained and dried

1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves

Lemon wedges, for serving