This 15 minute appetizer is sure to be a game day hit!
We had two big wins in our house this weekend. Our team, Utah, beat Michigan and we had a super yummy game day spread including my (and my boys) new favorite treat, fried pickles. I have always been a big pickle fan. OK I’ve always been a HUGE pickle fan! When I was younger my parents used to have to put the pickles on the top shelf of the fridge so I couldn’t reach them and eat the whole jar. So when I was thinking of what tasty snacks I should make for our game day parties, pickles immediately came to mind.
Unfortunately, my husband and boys aren’t as big of pickle fans as I am. In fact they can’t stand them. So what better way to disguise food then to fry it right?! Everything is better fried! To hide what I was doing (mostly from my boys, my husband will try anything I cook) I made a batch of my Wings first so they could munch on those while I was cooking the pickles.
As soon as I put these down in front of them they all dipped them in the ranch right away. My guys are obsessed with ranch dressing; they put it on everything! And try to eat it straight out of the bottle. Gross I know! Anyways, they dipped these fried babies in the ranch and it was like a chorus of “Mmmmm’s”. The next thing I know the whole plate was gone, literally with-in minutes, and they were asking for more. Good thing I’m a pickle-aholic and had another jar in the pantry!
These crunchy, tangy delicious treats take only 15 minutes to make and have the perfect mix of zesty, dill taste as well as a little zing thanks to paprika and spicy(-ish) ranch. I love me a some boneless buffalo wings but that is the only kind of hot I can handle. You could easily make these more spicy by adding more paprika to the fry batter or more hot sauce to the ranch.
Fried Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. jar of dill pickle wedges
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- oil for frying
Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 5-6 drops of hot sauce
Instructions
- Remove pickles from jar and blot with a paper towel until they are dry.
- Whisk together milk and egg in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients.
- Dip the pickle wedges in flour mix, then egg mix, then back in flour mix.
- Heat 2 in of oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully place pickles in oil and let cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Place on a paper towel lined cooked sheet.
Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
- Combine ranch and hot sauce in a bowl.
Notes
***To make in an Air Fryer, layer pickles in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes. Adapted from Top Secret Recipes
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P.S. Don’t throw those pickle jars away! Make these Storage Jars for less than $1!
P.P.S Don’t want to fry your pickles in oil?? You can also cook them in an Air Fryer! Much healthier and a whole lot easier to clean up!
These look delicious Sydney! Sounds like you had the perfect game day spread! Thanks for sharing!
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Mmmm, I love fried pickles, Sydney! Can I come to your next game day party {the travel expense might be a problem}?! :0) I’m pinning this recipe, so we can make them soon!
These look so good! They would be a great snack to have out for a party.
I had always thought that fried pickles would not be appetizing, but recently tried them and I loved them. Can’t wait to try out your recipe!
Pickles are pretty much my favorite thing! I’ll have to give these a try!
I’m so glad your boys came to see the error of their ways – fried pickles are delicious. These look soooo good! I’ll have to try them with ranch next time I make them!
I love fried pickles! I never thought of making them at home – pinned to make soon!
Okay. I have got to try this! Thanks for the recipe. I’ve heard of fried pickles, but I’ve never had the courage to give them a try.
I’ve never had fried pickles before! These looks so yummy! I’ll have to make them!
I will admit fried pickles haven’t always appealed to me, but tried some last week at Applbees and they were so yummy! Theses look so easy and delicious!
Gee, this is pretty yummy, Sydney! It’s going to be a perfect snack for outdoor picnics, too! Love this recipe.
I own a Philips AirFryer and use it often to enjoy French Fries, Fried Plantains, Chicken Wings, Chicken Fried Steak, Homemade Sweet Potato Tater Tots, you name it! IT’S AMAZING! Everybody should have one! Just saying…
Thanks so much! going to add this to my list of recipes on my blog. I might even give this a shot tonight come to think of it.
Chicken fried is my favorite food, but I like your dipping sauce more. Could you mind introducting me to make it. Thank so much!
How creative and informative . I must try this at my kitchen . Thanks for sharing .
Just an awesome recipe . I love this .
Fried pickels are looking delicious. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe. Lets see if i can make it tonight!
I have tried many recipes but this one is different from the other!!!
Amazing Recipe, Really LOVED IT!
Thanks for sharing