Tangy Fried Pickle Ranch Dip
This Tangy Fried Pickle Ranch Dip takes everything you love about Ranch and kicks it up a notch. It’s creamy, tangy, and has this amazing crunchy topping thanks to buttery toasted panko. The dill pickles? They give it that perfect, zesty punch that makes it impossible to stop eating. And the best part? You can whip it up in just 20 minutes! It’s great for dunking chips, veggies, or even spreading on a sandwich. Whether you’re making it for a party or just a chill snack at home, this dip always gets devoured—trust me, you’ll be back for seconds!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ c panko
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 c sour cream
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 c chopped dill pickles plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh dill plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh chives plus more for garnish
- Potato chips for serving
Instructions
- Begin by heating the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it melts. Once melted, toss in the panko and stir it around until it turns golden brown and crispy. Once it’s toasted, set it aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream together using a hand mixer. Mix everything together until you’ve got a smooth, creamy texture that’s easy to spread.
- Next, toss in the ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and lemon juice. Stir it all together until the flavors are perfectly blended and everything looks evenly mixed.
- Now, stir in the chopped pickles, fresh dill, fresh chives, and half of the toasted panko. Mix everything together until evenly combined, then transfer the dip to a serving dish.
- Top the dip with the remaining toasted panko, and sprinkle on some extra chopped pickles, dill, and chives for a fresh finish.
- Serve it up with your favorite potato chips and dig in!
Notes
To make this dip gluten-free, it’s a super simple swap. Just replace the regular panko with a gluten-free version, which you can easily find at most grocery stores. Everything else in the recipe is naturally gluten-free, so you’re good to go! And if you want to keep the crunch factor high, make sure to toast the gluten-free panko just like you would the regular kind. It adds that same satisfying crispiness, and no one will even notice it’s gluten-free!