Description
Crispy and flavorful baked “fried” pickles that mimic the texture of traditional fried pickles without the extra oil. Coated in a seasoned egg and flour mixture, then coated with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or appetizer served warm with your favorite creamy dip.
Ingredients
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Pickle Coating
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry’s recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
Breading
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Japanese bread crumbs
- 2-3 dill pickles, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a shallow bowl, crack and beat 1 egg thoroughly using a fork until smooth.
- Add flour: Incorporate 3 to 4 tablespoons of flour into the beaten egg, mixing until you achieve a paste-like consistency.
- Season the mixture: Add 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon dill, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the paste. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Coat the pickles: Add thinly sliced dill pickles into the egg-flour mixture. Toss the pickles thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Prepare the breading: Pour 1 1/2 cups of Panko breadcrumbs into a separate shallow bowl.
- Bread the pickles: One by one, place coated pickles into the breadcrumbs and coat each slice thoroughly, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange for baking: Spread the breaded pickle slices on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet for air circulation and even cooking.
- Broil the pickles – first side: Place the baking sheet under the oven broiler preheated to 500°F (260°C). Broil for 4-6 minutes or until the pickles start to turn golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Flip and broil second side: Remove from oven, carefully flip each pickle slice to the other side, and return to the broiler for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Once both sides are crispy and golden, remove from oven and serve the pickles warm with ranch dressing or your favorite creamy dipping sauce.
Notes
- Thinly slicing the pickles ensures faster, crispier baking.
- Using a wire rack allows heat circulation for evenly crispy pickles.
- Keep a close eye while broiling to avoid burning as broiler temperatures are high.
- Panko breadcrumbs are key to achieving a light, crunchy texture.
- Experiment with dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or spicy mayo for different flavor profiles.
