Fried Pickle Dip Recipe

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This creamy, fried pickle dip is packed with pickles and fresh dill, then topped with toasted breadcrumbs to add that classic fried pickle taste. Serve with wavy potato chips, or even fresh veggies, for a delicious and satisfying appetizer. If you are a pickle lover, you will definitely be going back for more.

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A bowl of dill pickle dip garnished with a couple pickles and fresh dill.

Why you’ll love this easy pickle dip

  • If you love pickles, you are going to love this dip recipe. It’s packed with pickles, so how could you not love it.
  • It’s inspired by Costco’s fried pickle and ranch dip, but I made this dairy free version with a variation of my signature dip base – the same one I use in my easy French onion dip and vegan spinach dip– and it creates the perfect texture for a pickle dip, even without cream cheese.
  • Your guests will love this at your next game day party, and you can even prepare it in advance for a more relaxing hosting experience.
Close up of dill pickle dip.
A chip dipped in pickle dip.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Ingredients & substitutions

  • Dill pickles – Use whatever brand you like best. I’ve tried this with a few different kind and have found that the flavor varies based on brand. Do not use dill relish for this recipe. It’s too sweet and will overwhelm your dip.
  • Mayonnaise – My favorite mayonnaise is Hellman’s, you can substitute vegan mayo if you want.
  • Vegan sour cream – Our favorite brand is Follow Your Heart
  • Prepared hummus – Regular store bought hummus, no flavor just plain garlic.
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Fresh dill

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

A creamy bowl of dip garnished with fresh herbs.

How to make this fried pickle dip recipe

Prep. Chop your pickles and dill, and toast your breadcrumbs until they’re golden brown. Be careful not to burn them – they toast quickly. Set them aside to cool while you make the dip.

Mix. Combine the mayo, sour cream and hummus in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Then, stir in the spices, fresh dill and, of course, the chopped pickles. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and reserve the rest for garnish.

Chill and serve. Cover the dip and refrigerate until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to develop and the breadcrumbs to thicken the dip.

Before serving, garnish with a few fresh dill leaves and the remaining breadcrumbs. Top with a few pickle slices if you have them (totally optional).

Close up of a bowl of dip garnished with fresh dill, with a chip dipped in it.

Everything you need to know about making dill pickle dip

What is dill pickle dip made of?

Well the main ingredient should obviously be pickles, but those pickles are typically in a dairy based dip. For this recipe, we’ve kept the pickles and nixed the dairy, using a bit of store bought hummus, vegan sour cream and mayonnaise to achieve the perfect creamy texture.

Can I use pickle juice instead of fresh dill?

Not for this recipe. If you try substituting pickle juice for fresh dill in this recipe you will wind up with a very liquidy dip. It’s definitely worth the trip to the store to pick up some fresh dill to complete this dip. If you can’t find fresh dill, you can substitute freeze-dried dill or just leave it out.

A chip with dip on it, with a bowl of dip in the background.

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This creamy, fried pickle dip is packed with pickles and fresh dill, then topped with toasted breadcrumbs to add that classic fried pickle taste. Serve with wavy potato chips, or even fresh veggies, for a delicious and satisfying appetizer. If you are a pickle lover, you will definitely be going back for more.

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup mayo
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup hummus
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2/3 cup finely diced pickles
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons toasted Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream and hummus together until smooth.

  2. Add in the minced onion, garlic powder, pickled, dill and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine.

  3. Season with pepper to taste and stir in 2 tablespoons of toasted breadcrumbs.

  4. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

  5. Before serving, garnish with remaining breadcrumbs and fresh dill.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 173
  • Sugar: 4.6 g
  • Sodium: 173 mg
  • Fat: 11.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
  • Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.8 mg

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Melissa Belanger is the founder and food-obsessed visionary behind Simply Whisked, where she creates dairy free recipes with simple ingredients. She lives in Wisconsin with her milk-allergic husband and two kids. Melissa's experience in developing dairy free recipes is unparalleled and she strives to make dairy-free living accessible and enjoyable. In addition to running Simply Whisked, Melissa also manages two other publications: Another Cocktail Blog, a cocktail recipe website, and The Pasta Twins, a joint venture with her twin sister.

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