Cheesy Bacon Fried Pickles
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with smoky bacon, these fried pickles are an irresistible appetizer that combines bold flavor with crowd-pleasing crunch. Serve them hot with ranch dressing for the ultimate game-day snack or casual party bite.
Ingredients
- 1 jar 16 oz dill pickle spears, drained and patted dry
- 8 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying
- Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Lay pickle spears on paper towels and pat them completely dry to help the coating stick better.
- In a small bowl, mix crumbled bacon with shredded cheddar. Press the mixture onto each pickle spear.
- Prepare three bowls:
- – Bowl 1: Flour + paprika
- – Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
- – Bowl 3: Plain breadcrumbs
- Coat the pickles: Wrap each pickle with the bacon-cheese mix, then dip in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Press to help it stick.
- In a deep fryer or skillet, heat oil to 375°F (190°C) until it sizzles when you drop in a breadcrumb.
- Fry pickles in small batches for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with ranch dressing.