Description
These crispy fried pickles with spicy ranch dip are the ultimate game day snack, offering a perfect balance of salty, crunchy, tangy, and creamy flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large jar dill pickle spears (about 24–30 spears)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2-3 cups)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls containing flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Drain pickle spears and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure breading adheres.
- Dredge each pickle spear in flour, dip in egg wash, and press firmly into the Panko mixture to coat completely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pickles in small batches (5-6 at a time) for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove pickles from oil and place on a wire rack to drain; sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and hot sauce to make the spicy ranch dip.
- Let the dip sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve pickles immediately with the dip.
Notes
Ensure pickles are completely dry before breading to prevent slipping. Use Panko breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness. Keep oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy results. The spicy ranch dip tastes better if made ahead and allowed to sit for an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pickles per servin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: fried pickles, game day snack, spicy ranch dip, party food, crispy snacks, dill pickles, panko breadcrumbs, easy appetizer