Description
Crispy fried pickles with a crunchy, seasoned breadcrumb coating and a tangy pickle center, served with a creamy, flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- For the Dip:
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup minced onions (the finer the better)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickles: Start by draining the sliced pickles and patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the coating stick better.
- Set Up the Breading Station: In one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Pickles: Dip each pickle slice into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then dredge the pickle slice in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating. Finally, coat the pickle slice in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently again to make sure it sticks well.
- Freeze the Mozzarella Sticks: Once all the cheese sticks are coated, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Fry the Pickles: Heat oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. You want the oil to be about 2 inches deep for frying. Once the oil reaches 350°F (175°C), carefully add the coated pickle slices in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried pickles from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Prepare the Dip: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, minced onions, garlic, and dried dill (if using). Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the crispy fried pickles hot with the creamy dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch, or try adding some grated parmesan to the breadcrumbs for more flavor.
- If you prefer a healthier option, you can bake these mozzarella sticks instead of frying them.
- For a different dip, try pairing with ranch dressing, garlic butter, or spicy ketchup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes per batch
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pickles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
