Description
Crispy, golden fried pickles loaded with melted cheese and crumbled bacon, served as the ultimate appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar (16 oz) dill pickle slices, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in another bowl.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each pickle slice in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat in panko.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep skillet or pot.
- Fry pickle slices in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- While still hot, sprinkle fried pickles with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing or your favorite dip.
Notes
For extra crunch, use double coating. Adjust cheese and bacon to taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 33 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 15 g