Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip
Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip: A Vegan-Friendly Pub Snack These crispy fried pickles are the perfect vegan-friendly snack or appetizer. They're made with a flavorful batter that's seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The pickles are then fried until golden brown and served with a creamy ranch dip. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can use any type of pickles you like, and you can adjust the seasonings in the batter to your liking.
The history of fried pickles is a bit murky, but it is thought that they originated in the southern United States in the early 1900s. Fried pickles first became popular as a carnival food, and they eventually made their way into restaurants and bars. Today, fried pickles are a popular appetizer or snack food all over the United States. There are many different ways to make fried pickles, but this recipe is for a vegan-friendly version. The batter is made with vegan buttermilk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The pickles are then fried until golden brown and served with a creamy ranch dip. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound dill pickles, sliced
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegan buttermilk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the pickle slices to the batter and stir to coat.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  4. Carefully drop the battered pickle slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Remove the pickles from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  7. To make the ranch dip, combine 1 cup vegan mayonnaise, 1/2 cup vegan sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Stir until combined.
  8. Serve the ranch dip with the fried pickles.
Why It Works
  • The vegan buttermilk in the batter helps to create a crispy coating on the pickles.
  • The garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper give the batter a flavorful seasoning.
  • Frying the pickles until golden brown creates a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • The creamy ranch dip is the perfect complement to the crispy pickles.