Fried Dill Pickle Spears (Printable)

Crispy battered pickle spears fried golden brown, served with cool ranch for dipping.

# 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
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Frying & Serving

11 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
12 - ½ cup ranch dressing for dipping

# Steps:

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, 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The temperature play between hot crispy coating and cold tangy center creates an addictive bite that keeps people coming back
  • They come together in under 30 minutes and disappear even faster, making you look like a kitchen genius
02 -
  • Dry your pickles thoroughly before breading or the coating will slide right off in the hot oil
  • Do not overcrowd the pot or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy, greasy results
03 -
  • Let the breaded pickles rest for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating adhere better
  • Make your own spicy ranch by stirring a pinch of cayenne into store-bought dressing for a dipping sauce that matches the seasoning
Go Back