Oven-Baked “Fried” Pickles
My daughter is a huge pickle fan! Last year, while dining out, she discovered fried pickles and fell in love with them. What’s not to like about salty dill pickles with a crispy coating dipped in a spicy ranch sauce? To keep them healthier, I made this oven-baked “fried” pickles recipe. I served these tasty gems with a simple chipotle ranch dressing, and they paired beautifully. These oven-baked “fried” pickles were crispy and delicious without being greasy. My son and daughter thought they were awesome, and my husband and I LOVED them.
Oven-Baked “Fried” Pickles
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 egg well beaten
- ½ cup plain panko crumbs
- 12Â pickle slices
- Chipotle ranch dressing, if desired– Click the link for the recipe
How to Make Oven-Baked “Fried” Pickles
Preheat your oven to broil with the rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil, then coat with cooking spray.
Make the chipotle ranch, if desired. Click here for the recipe.
Combine the flour with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper; mix well. Â Side Note: Be careful not to add too much salt because the pickles will already be salty.Â
Dip the pickle slices into the flour mixture. Next, dip into the beaten egg, and, finally, coat evenly with the panko crumbs.
Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pickle slices.
Place into the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes under the broiler, watching carefully so they don’t burn.
Flip the pickles over and cook under the broiler for another 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve with the chipotle ranch, if desired. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 egg well beaten
- ½ cup plain panko crumbs
- 12 pickle slices
- Chipotle ranch dressing if desired, click recipe link up above
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil with the rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil, then coat with cooking spray.
- Make the chipotle ranch, if desired. Click here for the recipe.
- Combine the flour with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper; mix well. Side Note: Be careful not to add too much salt because the pickles will already be salty.
- Dip the pickle slices into the flour mixture. Next, dip into the beaten egg, and, finally, coat evenly with the panko crumbs.
- Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pickle slices.
- Place into the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes under the broiler, watching carefully so they don't burn.
- Flip the pickles over and cook under the broiler for another 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve with the chipotle ranch, if desired. Enjoy.
I am so intrigued by these fried pickles Pam. PS I’m going overseas on Thursday and won’t be able to visit while we are away 🙂
I also love pickles so I would really enjoy these. I doubt id any one else would get a look in though 🙂 Have a good week Diane
Might come down to whether or not the guest likes pickles, but I could easily see these giving rise to some serious love/hate relationships. Thanks for the recipe!
How interesting! I have never thought of making fritters with pickles. Can’t wait to try them.
Great way to make this treat healthy. I love oven frying.
It’s great when you can “healthy” up a favorite treat! These sound great.
while i don’t seem to like fried pickles, my boyfriend loves them, and i’d be much more comfortable making this version for him!
I am also obsessed with fried pickles and DEFINITELY need to try these. I’m drooling just thinking about them!
Reminded me of Aunt Francie’s house when I mistaked a jalapeño for sliced pickle. Quite a surprise!
I love fried pickles so I’m going to try these but I would like to know if the slices should be thick or thin. I would think it will make a big difference.
I’ll have to try these. I LOVE fried pickles, although some are better than others. The cornmeal batter at some restaurants is far too heavy, while a light flour dredge or tempura batter makes them nice & light. Thanks for the recipe! P.S. – pickle chips are so much better than pickle spears (deep fried). 🙂
These sound awesome, can’t wait to try them out.
How thick did you slice your pickles??
John,
I used pre-sliced pickles for this recipe. I hope you enjoy them!
-Pam