Oven “Fried” Parmesan Pickles with Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Say Parmesan Pepper Panko Pickles, 5 times fast!

Wasn’t that fun!?  I’ll tell you what’s more fun – double dipping these yummy crunchy, tart and salty nibbles in cool and creamy homemade ranch!  I’m thinking Friday night, cold beer and a few good friends laughing and crunching away! ( :

Oven "Fried" Parmesan Pickles with Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Homemade "oven fried" pickles with creamy buttermilk ranch for dipping!

Tina Verrelli - epicuricloud.com

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Servings: 10 "fried" pickle spears

Ingredients

Buttermilk Ranch Dip/Dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise I used light
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or 1/4 cup milk + 1/4 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pickle brine from jar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dill dried
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley or 2 teaspoons dried

"Fried" Pickle Recipe:

• 10 dill pickle spears
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• non-stick baking spray

Instructions 

• Roll pickle spears in paper towels to dry their outsides.  
• Preheat oven on Bake to 450 degrees F.  
• Place rack on baking tray and spray both with non-stick cooking spray.
• Arrange 3 shallow bowls:
• •    1st bowl with flour
• •    2nd with egg and buttermilk, beaten together
• •    3rd with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt, mixed together
• Stir together the ranch dip ingredients in a small bowl, refrigerate.
• Dredge each pickle spear in flour, shaking off excess.
• Coat in egg mixture.
• Coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing crumbs on to coat.
• Place coated pickles on prepared baking tray with rack.  Make sure they have a little room between so they get evenly crispy.
• Spray them liberally with non-stick baking spray. (or use one of those oil sprayers)
• Bake in center of oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and browned.  Serve with Buttermilk Ranch Dip.

Notes

*Note:  This recipe was written using the KitchenAid 12” Countertop Convection Oven.  Other oven temperatures and times may vary.*

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