Side Dishes
Fried Panko-Dipped Pickle Spears
Description
These fried, ranch-flavored, panko-coated pickles are delicious with dip and perfect for appetizers. For the crispiest pickles, use whole pickles, hand-cut into spears.
Ingredients:
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
- 12 crisp pickle spears
Directions:
- Heat oil in deep fryer or 12-inch skillet to 375°F.
- Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, stir together flour and dressing mix. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs with whisk. In third shallow bowl, place bread crumbs.
- Dip each pickle spear into flour mixture, then into egg. Dip into flour a second time, then into egg a second time. Coat pickle spear with bread crumbs.
- After all pickles have been breaded, fry in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, or until deep golden brown. Drain fried pickles on cooling rack or paper towels.
