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Crispy fried pickles served with homemade ranch dipping sauce.

Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch

A crunchy and addictive snack, perfect for entertaining or a cozy night at home. These fried pickles come with a cool ranch dip that enhances their tangy flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breaded Pickles
  • 1 jar Dill pickle chips Or pickle spears cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup All purpose flour For coating
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Optional
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional
  • 2 large Eggs For dipping
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Or regular milk with a splash of pickle juice
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Can use regular breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil For frying
For the Dill Pickle Ranch Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped dill pickles For added flavor
  • 1-2 tsp Pickle juice To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Dried dill Or fresh if available
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder Optional seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the pickles and pat them dry thoroughly.
  2. Set up a breading station: Bowl one is seasoned flour, Bowl two is whisked eggs with buttermilk, Bowl three is panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dip each pickle in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in panko. Press gently to ensure breadcrumbs stick.
Frying
  1. Heat oil in a pan to about 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry pickles in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Serve immediately with ranch dipping sauce.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
  1. Mix ranch dressing, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, dill, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Adjust consistency with more pickle juice if needed.

Notes

Best served hot and fresh. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best results.