🥒🔥 Crispy Garlic Dill Fried Pickles

🥒🔥 Crispy Garlic Dill Fried Pickles

🥒🔥 Crispy Garlic Dill Fried Pickles

Fried. Pickles. These crispy, golden bites are packed with the tangy, garlicky goodness of Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickles wrapped in a perfectly seasoned, crunchy coating. Salty, savory, and just the right amount of tangy.

Deep-fry them, bake them, or throw them in the air fryer. However you get that crunch, just make sure there's ranch nearby.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Fried Pickles

  • 1 jar Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickles, chips or sliced into spears
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickle brine
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • Cooking spray or neutral oil, depending on the cooking method

For the Dipping Sauce

🧑 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Pickles (5 Minutes)

 

  1. Drain the Garlic Dill Pickles and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is the secret to getting the breading to stick instead of sliding off.
  2. If using pickle spears, cut them into manageable pieces. Leave pickle rounds as they are.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt; one with eggs whisked together with the pickle brine; and one with the panko and regular breadcrumbs mixed together.

Step 2: Bread the Pickles (10 Minutes)

  1. Coat each pickle slice or spear in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Dip it into the egg mixture, making sure it's fully coated.
  3. Press it into the breadcrumb mixture, covering all sides.
  4. For an extra-crunchy coating, dip each pickle back into the egg and breadcrumbs for a second layer.
  5. Place the breaded pickles on a plate or baking sheet. Let them rest for 5 minutes while you prepare your cooking method.

Step 3: Choose Your Crunch

Option A - Deep-Fried Pickles

  1. Pour about 2 inches of neutral oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat to 350°F.
  2. Working in small batches, carefully lower the breaded pickles into the hot oil.
  3. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Let the oil return to temperature before frying the next batch.

Option B - Air Fryer Pickles

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each piece.
  3. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
  4. Air fry for 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the other side lightly with oil.
  5. Remove once golden and crispy. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.

Option C - Oven-Baked Pickles

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly grease it. If you don't have a rack, use a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
  5. For extra color, broil for the final 1–2 minutes if needed, watching carefully so they don't burn.

Step 4: Make the Dip (3 Minutes)

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing, pickle brine, chopped Garlic Dill Pickles, and garlic powder.
  2. Add fresh dill if desired.
  3. Taste and add another small splash of pickle brine if you want a little extra tang.

Step 4: Get Dipping

  1. Transfer the crispy pickles to a serving plate.
  2. Sprinkle with a little extra salt while they're still hot, if needed.
  3. Serve immediately with the pickle ranch on the side.

🔥 The Pickle Behind the Crunch

It's all about the pickle. Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill Pickles bring a bold, garlicky flavor with a tangy, peppery bite that stands up perfectly to the crispy coating. Every bite delivers that classic dill pickle taste, with just the right balance of savory garlic and tang. The breading is just the bonus.

⏱ Time Breakdown

  • Prep & Bread Pickles: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 2-3 minutes per batch (deep-fry) / 8-12 minutes (air fry) / 15-20 minutes (bake)
  • Make Dip: 3 minutes
  • Total: ~25-35 minutes

🥒 Make It With Tommy Pickles

All crunch, all pickle, no boring bites. These Garlic Dill beauties are ready to hit the plate and take a serious dip in some pickle ranch.

Deep-fried, oven-baked, or air-fried? Your kitchen, your rules.

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