Crispy Fried Dill Pickles (Printable)

Crispy breadcrumb-coated dill pickle spears, fried until golden and served with cool ranch.

# What You Need:

→ Pickles

01 - 8 large dill pickle spears, drained and patted dry

→ Breading Station

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For Frying

11 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying (approximately 2 inches deep)

→ To Serve

12 - ½ cup ranch dressing, for dipping

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Use enough oil to fully submerge the pickles, about 2 inches deep.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first bowl, whisk eggs and milk in the second bowl, and combine breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
03 - Dredge each pickle spear in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breading.
04 - Carefully lower breaded pickle spears into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
05 - Remove fried pickles with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot, crunchy coating and cool, tangy pickle inside is absolutely addictive
  • They come together faster than you can debate whether pickles belong in the fryer (they do)
02 -
  • Dry your pickles thoroughly or the coating will slide right off in the hot oil
  • Do not crowd the pot, because the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy pickles instead of crispy ones
03 -
  • Work quickly once you start frying because letting breaded pickles sit too long makes the coating soggy
  • Reuse the oil? Only if it still smells neutral, because pickle infused oil will make everything taste like a deli
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