Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip

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This creamy Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip tastes exactly like fried pickles and ranch! It’s creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced with a refreshing dill flavor.

A bowl of fried pickle and ranch dip on the table.

One of my all-time favorite appetizers is fried pickles. They are tangy and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They’re like little bites of heaven! This pickle dip recipe captures the essence of what makes them so delicious. I always have a hard time sharing!

I love bringing this dip to parties, too. It’s such a crowd-pleaser! It pairs so well with a variety of dippers so everyone is happy. I highly recommend that you make fried pickle dip for your next get-together. Both pickle lovers and dip lovers will be pleased.

Are you obsessed with pickles, too? Try this recipe for Easy Spicy Pickles or make your own Homemade Pickle Seasoning.

Why You’ll Love This Fried Pickle Ranch Dip

Budget Friendly: This fried pickle and ranch dip recipe consists of simple, inexpensive ingredients — which is perfect for any budget!
Crowd Favorite: The flavors of this dip are pleasing to even the pickiest eaters.
Easy to Make: This is a quick and easy appetizer that you can whip up in record time for any occasion.

Ingredients

Simple, everyday ingredients go into this deep-fried pickle dip! Here are some of the stars of the show.

Ranch Dressing Powder: This is where the ranch flavor comes from. It’s the most important ingredient in this fried dill pickle dip, next to the pickles.
Dill Weed Seasoning: That additional pop of dill really enhances the flavors of this dip. You can also use chopped fresh dill if you like.
Dill Pickles: Any brand of tangy dill pickles will work wonderfully in this recipe.
Panko Breadcrumbs: The butter-toasted breadcrumbs add a little texture to this dip and even more solidify that fried pickle flavor! Regular or Italian-style breadcrumbs can also be used.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

Variations

Spicy: A spicy dill pickle will add a little bit of kick to this pickle ranch dip. You can even add diced fresh jalapenos to really bring the heat or you might try out jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder instead.
Sweet: Even a sweet pickle like bread and butter would work great in this recipe.
Add Bacon: For more texture, add cooked and crumbled bacon!
Dairy-Free: Swap the cream cheese for vegan cream cheese, mayo for vegan mayo, and cashew cream for sour cream!

How to Make Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip

Making this recipe is easier than ever with these step-by-step directions!

Combine all ingredients except pickles, breadcrumbs, and butter. Mix thoroughly.
Dice the pickles and add to the mixture. Still until well combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors marry.

Ingredients to make pickle dip in a bowl.

Dill pickles chopped added to the bowl with the creamy dip ingredients.

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko and butter.
Stir and cook until golden brown. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

Panko in a skillet with a pat of butter.

When ready to serve, top the dip with the toasted breadcrumbs and extra diced pickles.

A bowl of fried pickle dip topped with browned panko on top.

⭐️ Hint: Stir the breadcrumbs often when toasting them. This will prevent them from burning.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Onion Bacon Dip, Cream Cheese Salsa Dip, Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon, Hot Corn Dip or our Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese.

Fingers holding up a potato chip with some dip on it and the bowl on the table below.

Serving Suggestions

Are you wondering what to eat with fried pickles and ranch dip? Here are some of my favorite ideas!

Use with homemade chips! Try Air Fryer Pita Chips or Air Fryer Bagel Chips. Or you can use storebought such as potato chips, pretzels, or crackers!
It pairs great with fresh veggies. Cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, celery, and carrot sticks are some tasty ideas.
Treat it like a fried pickle sauce for Burger King Chicken Fries or Crispy Captain Crunch Chicken.
Add it to this Burrata Cheese Board as an additional dip option.
This would also make a great sandwich spread. Use it to lift the flavors of this Turkey Club Wrap.

Pickle dip in a bowl with a bowl of chips and sliced dill pickles in a bowl.

Tips

Make it Ahead: This dip is perfect for making ahead of time! Store it tightly covered in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Wait to Add Breadcrumbs: Do not add the toasted breadcrumbs until you are ready to serve or they will become soggy.
Use a Fresh Garnish: To really bump up the presentation, feel free to top this dill pickle ranch dip with chopped fresh dill or chives.
Storing: Leftovers of this pickle dip can be placed in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Do not freeze this recipe because it will negatively affect the texture and flavor.

Recipe FAQs

Is this a copycat of Taste of the South Dill Pickle Dip?

The Taste of the South dip was definitely a huge inspiration for this recipe! We added toasted panko breadcrumbs for texture.

How long will fried pickle ranch dip last?

If stored properly in the refrigerator, this dip will last 3-4 days. I recommend leaving the breadcrumb topping off until you serve.

Can I use yogurt instead of sour cream?

Plain Greek yogurt is a common substitute for sour cream and would work great in this recipe. Keep in mind that the yogurt will have a tangier flavor profile than the sour cream.

A light blue bowl filled with fried pickle and ranch dip surrounded by potato chips.

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