Fried Pickle Dip
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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.
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.
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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Fried Pickle Dip
This fried pickle dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party.
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.
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.
Jinny says
1/4 what unit of pickle juice? Cup? It’s missing.
Madeline says
Good catch. I fixed this!
Eric Braun says
I does say cup in the recipe.
Madeline says
Yep, I had fixed it. Thanks!
Leslie says
I made it earlier for todays fb games. It is such a fabulous, tasty and easy to make dip for any occasion. Beyond delish, everyone is raving about it. I was concerned that it was too soupy when first made it a few hrs ago, but NO it got all happy in fridge and is perfection! A new staple in my rotation!! Thank you for this gem!
Madeline says
Makes me so happy to read this! Thanks, Leslie!
Meg says
So amazing! Will be my new go to dip for parties!
Madeline says
So glad to hear it!!
Margaret Schneider says
Huge hit w the fam! Even our v v v picky toddler loved it!
Madeline says
That is always a win! Thanks, Margaret!
Maria Q says
Soooo delicious and definitely hits the fried pickle spot!
Madeline says
Woohoo! Thank you!
Tessa says
Made it for the superbowl! Easy and delicious.
Madeline says
Yaaaay! Thanks, Tessa!
Erin says
So good! I used gf panko and nobody even knew ❤️ thanks for making me look good for the Super Bowl, I sent everyone your recipe!
Madeline says
Awww, thanks so much, Erin! That means so much!
Alyssa says
Made this for a Super Bowl Party and it was a hit! I made it the night before and then just added the toppings right before serving. Super easy. Everyone loved it!
Madeline says
Yay! Thanks, Alyssa!
Allie says
So good!! I doubled the recipe and still came out great. Only thing I would do different is not double the amount of pickle juice. Started to come out too runny. Glad I started with less.
Madeline says
Thanks, Allie!
Meghan says
We are obsessed with this dip! Made it for the Super Bowl, but it’s going to be my go-to potluck dish.
Madeline says
Aww yay!! Thank you so much!