Easy Fried Pickle Dip (Dairy-Free Option) Recipe
This Easy Fried Pickle Dip is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual snacking. Featuring a dairy-free option, it combines sour cream, cream cheese, dill pickles, and pickled juices with a crispy toasted Panko breadcrumb topping cooked in butter. The dip is seasoned with ranch seasoning, fresh dill, garlic, and onion powders to create a delicious savory bite that pairs perfectly with chips, veggies, or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 16 oz container sour cream (can substitute dairy-free)
- 8 oz cream cheese (can substitute dairy-free, such as Kite Hill)
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2–3 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning (homemade with dairy-free option)
- Salt to taste
Fried Topping
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter (or dairy-free butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip Base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sour cream and cream cheese. Use a handheld mixer to beat them together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Seasonings: Into the mixture, add the onion powder, garlic powder, ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle juice. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Flavor Adjustment: Taste the dip mixture and add salt according to your preference. Then gently fold in the diced dill pickles and fresh dill to keep their texture intact.
- Prepare Fried Topping: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or dairy-free butter. Add the Panko breadcrumbs and stir continuously, ensuring the crumbs are coated in butter.
- Toast Panko Breadcrumbs: Cook the Panko breadcrumbs, stirring often, until they become a toasty light brown color, usually about 3-5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Serve: If serving immediately, spoon the dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle the toasted Panko breadcrumbs on top along with extra fresh dill for garnish. Serve alongside chips, assorted vegetables, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- To make this recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free sour cream and cream cheese alternatives along with vegan butter for frying the Panko.
- Worcestershire sauce traditionally contains anchovies; for a vegan or strict vegetarian option, substitute with a vegan Worcestershire sauce.
- Make sure not to over-toast the Panko breadcrumbs to avoid bitterness.
- This dip is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; add Panko topping just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning and dill to taste for stronger or milder flavors.
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