Fried Pickle Dip

Love fried pickles? My Fried Pickle Dip is full of tart dill pickles, creamy sour cream and cream cheese to mellow them out, and topped with toasted buttery panko breadcrumbs to mimic the crispy coating!

Fried Pickle Dip

One of the best appetizers out there is fried pickles! Tart, juicy pickles with crispy, golden coating. What more could you ask for?

I can’t think of a better appetizer, but what if I don’t have time to make the pickles, coat them, fry or bake them, make a dipping sauce, AND clean up the mess that making fried pickles causes?

When I order my fried pickles, I immediately think of what dipping sauce they are coming with.

Ranch is the standard but if you bring me a spicy jalapeño ranch, that is even better! I could give you a recipe for a yummy Fried Pickle Dipping Sauce but why have a separate sauce when you can get it all together?

My Fried Pickle Dip is just that. A fried pickle AND a dipping sauce all in one bowl. A creamy dip that you pickle lovers are going to call your new fave!

​Favorite Creamy Dips

• Pickle Wrap Dip
• 3 Ingredient Chip Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Any of these dips to make with sour cream!

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Ingredients Needed

Cream Cheese – Regular, low fat, or fat free cream cheese will work.

Sour Cream – Feel free to use full fat or or reduced fat versions. Or substitute plain Greek yogurt.

Dill Pickles – Polish dills are the best. I don’t like the garlic or kosher pickles for this.

Panko – Panko has the best texture for the topping. If you don’t have panko, I would use cornmeal not plain bread crumbs.

Spices – For this recipe I use garlic powder and onion powder, salt and pepper. Feel free to add some fresh dill if you like.

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Can I use bread and butter pickles?

Yes, you can use any pickles that you like, although I prefer the sour ones myself. You can also use my refrigerator pickles or my homemade spicy pickles!

Can I use regular breadcrumbs?

Yes you can, but I find that they don’t get as crispy due to their smaller size and just end up getting sticky and gummy on the dip.

How to make Fried Pickle Dip

First: Melt butter in a pan and toast the panko until crispy and golden brown. Set aside to cool.

Second: In a medium sized bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the spices and pickle juice. Stir to combine completely. Season to taste.

Third: Fold in the chopped pickles. Top with the toasted panko crumbs and serve with potato chips.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How long does it last?

It will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator if covered tightly or in an airtight container. If you are making ahead of time and storing it, I would recommend leaving off the toasted panko until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

The Fried Pickle Dip tastes great with pretzels, kettle chips, pita chips, sliced veggies, or spread on a bagel or baguette slices!

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• Add a little ranch seasoning to the dip instead of the onion and garlic powder.
• Use an electric hand mixer to get the cream cheese and sour cream smooth.
• If you don’t have whole pickles you can use dill pickle relish.
• Toast the panko slowly as it can burn quickly.
• Keep the topping separate if you are making it ahead of time. Add it just before serving so it stays crunchy.
• If the dip is too thick, add in more pickle juice a teaspoon at a time until it’s how you like it.

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My Fried Dill Pickle Dip recipe is pretty mild as is, but if you prefer to have it kicked up a notch, add some diced jalapeño, a dash of hot sauce, or a little fresh minced garlic. Perfect for game day!

{Originally Published 10/08/19 – photos and recipe notes updated 05/27/24}

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