Make this easy 6 Ingredient Fried Pickle Dip for your next party. It is tangy, creamy, crispy and a total crowd pleaser. Get all of the flavor of a fried pickle dipped in ranch without the work and mess of deep frying.
If you’re looking for another creamy dip recipe try this easy spinach dip with greek yogurt or creamy black bean and corn dip. You can also check out my list of 30 crowd pleasing super bowl appetizer recipes for all of my favorite dips!
15 minutes
Great for parties!
Quick Look: Fried Pickle Dip
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 👩🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 🕖 Total Time: 15 minutes
- 🥒 Servings: 6 servings
- ⚡️ Calories: 194calories per serving (based on nutrition panel)
- 🔥 Cooking Method: Toast breadcrumbs and mix with other ingredients
- 🛒 Main Ingredients: dill pickles, sour cream, ranch seasoning and breadcrumbs
- ⭐️ Difficulty: Extremely easy! This is a great recipe to make for a party!
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“This was such a hit at a holiday party I just hosted. Tastes very fresh and super easy to pull together. I served with crinkle potato chips. So so good!”
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy dip – This fried pickle dip is so fast and easy to make. It is a perfect last minute addition to any party. It takes less than 15 minutes to make!
- Fried pickle flavor – Fried pickles with ranch is one of my favorite bar snacks, but I didn’t want to go through the effort of making them at home. This pickle and ranch dip combo with the toasted panko tastes just like dipping a fried pickle into ranch.
- Game day favorite – This dip is perfect for your Super Bowl party or any game day. It is easy to double or triple the recipe depending on your group size. Serve it alongside some buffalo wings with chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a quick look at the ingredients you will need to make this delicious and creamy fried pickle dip!
- Panko breadcrumbs: the toasted panko breadcrumbs add crunch and bring the fried pickle flavor to this dip. It is like mixing the fried pickle breading right into the dip! Feel free to use gluten free breadcrumbs and a gluten free ranch seasoning to make this recipe gluten free.
- Butter: you can use butter or oil to toast the panko. I like the flavor of salted butter and it really helps get that nice toasted golden brown color.
- Chopped pickles: I use dill pickles for this recipe, but you can use whatever kind you prefer that are not too sweet. Finely dice your pickles to add them to the dip. You can also use spicy pickles to add a bit of heat to the dip.
- Sour cream: full fat creamy sour cream is the base for this dip. It help makes the dip tangy and creamy. If you want to add more protein you can do half sour cream and half plain greek yogurt.
- Ranch seasoning: the ranch seasoning blend adds tons of flavor to the dip to make it taste like a fried pickle dipped in ranch. I like to use a ranch dip packet to make this viral fried pickle dip, but you can also use a homemade ranch seasoning by combining some buttermilk powder and dried seasonings like dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder and a bit of black pepper.
- Pickle juice: the pickle juice helps to thin out the dip a bit and adds a little more tang to every bite. If you love the flavor of dill pickles you can add even more juice!
Love the idea of this recipe? Try my salt and vinegar hummus for another tangy dip or even this single serve high protein buffalo chicken dip!
How to make Fried Pickle Dip with Crispy Panko
Step 1: Toast panko breadcrumbs in a skillet in melted butter. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 2: Place sour cream, toasted panko, ranch seasoning, chopped pickles and pickle juice in a mixing bowl.
Step 3: Mix all of the dip ingredients together until evenly combined.
Step 4: Garnish with extra breadcrumbs, chopped pickles and fresh dill before serving with things like vegetables, potato chips or pita chips.
Mad’s Expert Tips for the Best Fried Pickle Dip 🥒
- Toast panko breadcrumbs until crispy – Don’t skip this step! This adds more flavor to the dip and keeps the breadcrumbs crunchy when mixed in with the wet ingredients.
- Use a fresh dill pickle – I prefer to use a fresh pickle, like Grillo’s pickles, from the refrigerated section of the grocery store. The flavor is fresh, herby, and garlicky and you can tell when you mix the pickles and the pickle juice into the dip.
- Serve immediately – I find the flavor and texture of the dip is best when it is served immediately after mixing. You can make ahead of time, but the breadcrumbs get soggier the longer the dip has been mixed.
If you’re looking for more appetizers with bold ranch flavor, try this ranch chex mix or chicken bacon ranch dip!
Frequently asked Questions
Can I use cream cheese in this fried pickle dip?
Cream cheese can work for this recipe, but it requires a bit more stirring and possibly a couple extra tablespoons pickle juice to make it easy to dip. I would use an electric hand mixer to whip the cream cheese before mixing i other ingredients.
What are some variations of fried pickle dip?
Make a spicy fried pickle dip by adding things like hot sauce or chopped pickled jalapeños. You can also garnish the dip with some crispy crumbled bacon to add deeper flavor. Mix in some shredded cheese to give it a richer texture.
What kind of dipping sauce is usually served with fried pickles?
Ranch dressing is most commonly served with fried pickles especially at sports bars. Sometimes a southwest ranch dressing is served instead of standard ranch. You can make this at home by adding a dash of hot sauce and a teaspoon of taco seasoning to this dip.
Storage
This fried pickle dip is best enjoyed as soon as it is served. If you do have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Recipe
Fried Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup chopped pickles
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 1.5-ounce packet ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- Dill optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add panko and toast until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reserve some panko and chopped pickles for topping, and add the remaining panko, chopped pickles, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and pickle juice to a bowl and stir to combine.
- If you are serving immediately, top with chopped pickles, toasted panko, and dill.
- If you are serving later in the day, store it in an airtight container in the fridge without the toppings. When you are ready to serve, transfer to a serving bowl and add the pickles, panko, and dill.
Recipe Notes
- Store this fried pickle dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- If making ahead of time, reserve some toppings on the side to add when you serve. You may need to refresh the dip by stirring in a bit of extra pickle juice.
- Serve with chips, pretzels, cucumbers, carrots or celery.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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