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Crispy Fried Pickles with Easy Homemade Ranch Dip

A pile of crispy, golden brown Fried Pickles served on a white plate next to a small bowl of ranch dipping sauce.
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Make restaurant-style crispy fried pickles at home. This easy batter recipe delivers a perfectly crunchy coating on tangy dill pickle slices, ready fast as a game day snack or party appetizer. Serve with a simple, creamy ranch dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 jar (16 ounces) dill pickle chips or spears, drained well
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup club soda or seltzer water (for crispiness)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Ranch Dip: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pickles: Place the drained pickle slices or spears between layers of paper towels and press gently to remove as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
  2. Make the ranch dip: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the pickles to allow flavors to blend.
  3. Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined; do not overmix. Gently stir in the club soda until the batter is slightly bubbly. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to check the temperature for best results.
  6. Coat and fry: Dip the dried pickle slices into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully lower the battered pickles into the hot oil, working in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  7. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove the fried pickles with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle lightly with extra salt immediately after frying.
  9. Serve the hot, crunchy fried pickles immediately with the chilled homemade ranch dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispy fried pickles, chill the batter in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before using.
  • If you prefer spears over chips, use whole dill pickles cut lengthwise into quarters.
  • To make this a Texas Roadhouse copycat recipe, ensure your batter seasoning is heavy on the salt and pepper.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/fried-pickles-crispy-ranch-recipe/