cubano sandwich with fried pickles and spicy aioli

Ingredients For cubano sandwich with fried pickles and spicy aioli

• 2/3 c

  mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp

  sour cream
• 1/2 c

  thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 c

  diced fire-roasted sweet red peppers
• 1/4 c

  diced peperonici
• 1/2 tsp

  lime zest
• 2 Tbsp

  finely chopped cilantro
• 1/2 c

  self-rising corn meal
• 1 tsp

  sugar
• 3/4 tsp

  smoked paprika
• 1/4 c

  milk
• 16

  sweet pickle chips, patted dry
• vegetable oil, for frying pickles
• 4

  (about 5-6 inches) crusty white bread pieces, split
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 2 c

  arugula
• 4

  slices swiss cheese
• 1/4 lb

  roasted pork, thinly sliced
• 4

  slices deli sweet ham
• 4

  slices smoked gouda cheese or any other white smoky cheese