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1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, plus more for serving

2 teaspoons paprika

1/2 cup milk

1 large egg

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Pinch of cayenne

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

40 cold dill pickle slices, patted dry

Four 8-inch New Orleans-style French loaves

1 cup thinly shredded romaine lettuce

3 plum tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch slices (12 slices)