Description
Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites are an irresistible snack that combines the crunch of fried pickles with the gooey goodness of melted cheese. Perfect for game days or cozy movie nights, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit with friends and family. With a golden-brown coating that adds an addictive crunch, they pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these cheesy pickle bites will elevate your snacking experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Drain and pat the pickle slices dry.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each pickle slice in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry coated pickles until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer fried pickles to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces like ranch or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg