Fried Pickle Dip
Fried Pickle Dip is an easy way to enjoy all the flavor of this delicious appetizer without any frying required! Enjoy plenty of tangy pickle flavor in a creamy, addicting party dip!
If you have a deep love of pickles and bold flavors you need to stop what you are doing right now and make this recipe.
Don’t be intimidated by the name. While this dip has all the flavor of fried pickles (which are one of the greatest appetizers to ever be created), it does NOT require any frying and can be put together in less than 10 minutes. If you have not tried fried pickles, this is an easy introduction.
This dip is tangy, bold, creamy, crunchy, spicy and seriously addicting. One bite and you’ll be hooked! It’s the perfect party appetizer or late-night savory snack.
If you’re tried my other party dips like Deviled Egg Dip, Cream Cheese Salsa Dip, Mexicali Dip, or Corn Fritos Dip, this dip is just as easy and flavorful. You’re going to love it!
Why Make This Recipe
- Easy Appetizer: You don’t need any fancy tools or crazy ingredients to make this dip, but you’ll still be blown away by the great flavor!
- Unique Appetizer: I love a good charcuterie board as much as the next person, but when you want to bring a dish you know will be unique, give this one a try!
- For the Love of Pickles: If you love the flavor of fried pickles dipped in ranch, this dip is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients to Make Fried Pickle Dip
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
- Panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are what give this recipe that little hint of something fried. They are perfect! I don’t recommend substituting regular bread crumbs.
- Cream cheese: You could save a few calories and use reduced fat if you wish.
- Sour cream: I prefer the richness of full fat, but again, you could use reduced fat
- Mayonnaise
- Ranch flavoring packet: If you buy a double pack, you can use the other pouch for this Bagel Dip Recipe!
- Smoked paprika: You could also use regular paprika and a dash of hot sauce or just leave it out.
- Dill pickles: Use any brand you prefer.
- Butter
Recipe Variations
Fried pickle dip, like all dips, is easy to customize to your liking and there are a million ways to make the flavor even more exciting. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Add some bacon bits or cheddar cheese for even more salty, savory flavor
- Add some fresh garlic, fresh dill and fresh chives for an even bolder and fresher ranch flavor
- Kick up the heat with some diced jalapenos or a tablespoon of cajun seasoning
Tools
- Cutting board and a knife: Or whatever you prefer for dicing your pickles nice and small
- Medium mixing bowl
How to Make this Recipe
Step One: Toast the panko bread crumbs on the stove until brown
Step Two: Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth
Step three: Add the spices, pickles and half the toasted bread crumbs
Step Four: Smooth into your serving dish and top with the remaining bread crumbs
Expert Tips
- While this Fried Pickle Dip recipe is for a dip, you could also use this as a spread on a sandwich. Yum!
- This dip may separate if it is stored overnight. Give it a good mix and it will be good to enjoy again!
Recipe FAQs
You don’t have to use dill pickles but traditionally fried pickles are made with dill pickles. You could easily swap out the dill pickles for another savory pickle like spicy or garlic pickles. I wouldn’t recommend bread and butter or sweet pickles for this recipe.
This dip is amazing with any salty dippers. It’s great with potato chips, ritz crackers, toasted baguettes or even Cheese its. You could also serve it with fresh veggies!
It’s definitely possible to make this dip ahead and store until you are ready to serve. If you do this I recommend not adding the Panko crumbs until just before you serve, to keep them from getting soggy too quickly.
If you have leftovers you can store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it a good mix to enjoy again and if possible, add more of those toasted panko crumbs! It should stay good for about five days.
I do not recommend freezing this dip as the texture will change when it is thawed.
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Fried Pickle Dip
Equipment
- Cutting board and a knife
- Medium Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Ranch flavoring packet, less than a 1 oz packet
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small pan on the stove, melt the butter. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast over medium heat until brown.
- In a medium bowl, use an electric hand mixer to combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add the ranch flavoring and smoked paprika and mix again.
- Add the dill pickles and about ½ of the toasted breadcrumbs. Stir by hand until evenly distributed.
- Spread the pickle dip in a shallow dish, then top with the remaining breadcrumbs. Serve with chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs: I don’t recommend substituting regular bread crumbs.
- Cream cheese: You could save a few calories and use reduced fat if you wish.
- Sour cream: You could use reduced fat.
- Smoked paprika: You could also use regular paprika and a dash of hot sauce or just leave it out.
- Dill pickles: Use any brand you prefer.
- While this Fried Pickle Dip recipe is for a dip, you could also use this as a spread on a sandwich. Yum!
- This dip may separate if it is stored overnight. Give it a good mix and it will be good to enjoy again!
