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Crispy Baked Pickle Fries Recipe Easy Homemade Snack with Creamy Ranch Dip

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These crispy baked pickle fries offer a crunchy, tangy, and satisfying snack experience paired perfectly with a creamy homemade ranch dipping sauce. Baked instead of fried, they provide a healthier, easy-to-make alternative to traditional fried pickles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 jar dill pickle spears (about 16 ounces), drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for coating
  • For the Creamy Ranch Dipping Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top if available.
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a second bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
  4. In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Drain and pat pickle spears completely dry with paper towels.
  6. Coat each pickle fry by dredging in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, dipping into beaten eggs, letting excess drip off, then pressing into the panko-Parmesan mixture until fully coated. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
  7. Place coated fries on the wire rack or directly on the baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush each fry with cooking spray or olive oil.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through if not using a wire rack, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. While fries bake, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
  10. Remove fries from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with the creamy ranch dipping sauce.

Notes

Pat pickles dry thoroughly to ensure coating sticks. Double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Use a wire rack for even crispiness or flip fries halfway through baking. Chill ranch sauce for at least 20 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to re-crisp.

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