Crispy Fried Dill Pickles (Printable version)

Golden crispy dill pickle spears breaded and fried until perfectly crunchy, served alongside cool ranch for dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pickles

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

→ Breading

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

→ To Serve

12 - ½ cup ranch dressing, for dipping

# How to Prepare:

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 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
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.
04 - Carefully lower breaded pickle spears into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
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 irresistible contrast between hot, crunchy coating and cool, tangy pickle inside
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Dry your pickle spears thoroughly with paper towels before breading, or the coating will slide right off
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer, or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy pickles
03 -
  • Let the breaded pickles rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying so the coating sets
  • Double-dip for extra thick breading—flour, egg, crumbs, then egg and crumbs again
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