Pickle Lovers Tangy Crunchy Feast (Printable)
Crispy fried pickles, pickled-wrapped bites, and tangy vegetables unite in a bold, flavorful platter.
# What You Need:
→ Fried Pickles
01 - 2 cups dill pickle chips or spears, drained and patted dry
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup cornmeal
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Pickle-Wrapped Bites
12 - 8 large dill pickle spears
13 - 8 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar cheese
14 - 8 slices deli turkey or ham, optional
→ Assorted Pickled Vegetables
15 - 1 cup pickled carrots
16 - 1 cup pickled onions
17 - 1 cup pickled green beans
18 - 1 cup pickled jalapeños
19 - 1 cup pickled cauliflower or other favorite pickled vegetables
→ Dipping Sauce
20 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
21 - 2 tablespoons pickle brine
22 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
# How To Cook:
01 - Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, blend flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Immerse each pickle chip or spear in the buttermilk, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
02 - Fill a deep skillet with 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 350°F. Fry coated pickles in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deeply golden and crisp. Transfer fried pickles to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
03 - Arrange each slice of cheese on a flat surface. If desired, top with a slice of turkey or ham. Place a dill pickle spear at the edge and roll up tightly, securing with a toothpick if needed. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
04 - On a large serving platter, display fried pickles, pickle-wrapped bites, and a selection of assorted pickled vegetables.
05 - Blend ranch dressing, pickle brine, and chopped fresh dill in a small bowl until smooth. Present alongside the pickled platter for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Uses familiar pantry ingredients
- Quick enough for weeknight cravings
- Endless variation with your favorite pickled vegetables
- Vegetarian friendly and easy to make vegan
- Perfect for snacking sharing or game night entertaining
02 -
- High in fiber from all the vegetables
- Very customizable for dietary needs
- Freezes fairly well especially the fried pickles
03 -
- Drain pickles well before coating for maximum crunch. Chilled coating on cold pickles fries up crisp.
- Do not overcrowd the pan—fried pickles need room.
- For even more tang brine your own vegetables ahead of time and try different ratios of flour to cornmeal until you find your ideal crust.