Make this Fried Pickle Dip for your next party. It is tangy, creamy, crispy and a total crowd pleaser. It is the easiest dip to add to your game day spread.
Quick
15 minutes
You’ll Learn: How to get fried pickle flavor without frying
Worth It: Bar snack flavor with hardly any effort
Bonus: Scales up well for crowds and potlucks
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.
Serving Suggestions
This is the perfect thing to serve for game day alongside any of your other favorite appetizers. Serve this dip with your favorite pretzels, potato chips, or vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper, celery or carrots.
If you are making this fried dill pickle dip for a party, I love to make other dips with it. Roasted garlic hummus, stuffed mushroom dip and classic crab dip are great options.
Buffalo chicken dip and spinach dip are great classics. For a less creamy option, buffalo snack mix is delicious and easy to throw together. I also love making these Philly cheesesteak sliders. There are so many great super bowl recipes to choose from.
Ingredients
- Panko – 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!
- Butter – you can use butter or oil to toast the panko. I like the flavor of 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.
- Sour cream – the sour cream is the base for this dip. It help makes the dip tangy and creamy.
- 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.
- 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!
Ingredient Substitutions
If you want this recipe to be gluten free, make sure to get gluten free panko breadcrumbs. I like to use panko breadcrumbs made with rice flour when I need a dish to be gluten free.
To make the recipe even faster, you could even use dill pickle relish instead of chopping your own pickles. It will change the flavor and texture slightly, but it will still be delicious. Look for dill pickle relish instead of a sweet relish for the best flavor.
In place of sour cream, you could use plain Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt will add protein to the dip making it more satisfying. Cream cheese would also work, 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.
If you do not have a ranch seasoning packet, you can make your own blend with some salt, pepper, a couple of teaspoons garlic powder, teaspoon onion powder, and dried herbs like dill and basil. To give it an even fresher flavor you could use finely chopped fresh herbs like chives, parsley and dill.
If you would like, you can also add a squeeze of lemon juice on top of the dip. To add some spice you can use spicy dill pickles, some freshly cracked black pepper or stir a tablespoon of hot sauce into the base of the dip.
How to make
Step 1: Toast Panko and Combine ingredients
Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add panko and toast until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes (Image 1).
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 (Image 2) and stir to combine. I like to gently fold all of the ingredients together with a flat spatula to ensure the pickles and panko are evenly distributed (Image 3).
Step 2: Add Toppings and serve
If you are serving immediately, top with chopped pickles, toasted panko, and dill (Image 4).
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 and panko, and garnish with dill.
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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