Fried Pickles (Ranch Pickles)

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 28, 2025

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Fried pickles are my go-to snack, appetizer, and sandwich topper. I love how crispy and crunchy they turn out with this easy ranch fried pickles recipe—it’s packed with that tangy ranch flavor I can’t get enough of. They’re seriously addicting and absolutely perfect for game day!

Easy Ranch Pickles Recipe

Crispy fried pickles are the absolute best! This recipe takes simple pickles and kicks them up a notch by adding ranch right into the batter for a delicious, tangy flavor. Though great as a snack or appetizer, you can use fried pickles in so many different ways. Throw them into a salad, use them as a topping for your favorite burger, add them to a charcuterie platter, or make them as a substitute for fries.

These easy fried pickles are so tasty, I can never resist tasting a few as I prepare them!

Tips for Beginners

• I love these deep fried pickle chips but you can use pickle spears if you prefer. Just follow the same steps to fry them up.
• Work in batches when frying. I usually do about 4-6 pickles at a time.
• Make sure the oil is heated to 375°F before you start frying.
• Set up some paper towels next to the stove where you can place the pickles after frying. Give them 5-10 minutes to cool before serving.

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Fried Pickles Recipe

4.25 from 16 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 2 minutes mins

Total: 12 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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Pickle chips are coated in a ranch-flavored flour mixture and fried up to make these snackable ranch fried pickles.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Equipment

• Dutch Oven
• Deep Frying Thermometer

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 oz. ranch seasoning (1 packet)
• ▢ 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup skim milk
• ▢ ¼ cup pickle juice from the jar
• ▢ 2 cups sliced dill pickles or bread and butter pickles
• ▢ vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

• In a shallow bowl whisk the ranch seasoning, flour, milk, and pickle juice together until a sticky batter forms.
  1 oz. ranch seasoning, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup skim milk, ¼ cup pickle juice
• Place pickles (you might work in batches) into batter and coat both sides.
  2 cups sliced dill pickles
• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat. Heat until 375°F.
  vegetable oil
• Working in batches of 4-6, place the pickles in the batter and allow to fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove pickles from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
• Allow to cool about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Becky’s Tips

• To bake in the oven: Follow the instructions to coat them and then bake at 450°F until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes. Baking will be slightly healthier, but I still recommend frying for the crispiest, tastiest result.

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 128mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 79mgIron: 1.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Fried Pickles Step by Step

Prepare batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk 1 oz. ranch seasoning, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, and  ¼ cup pickle juice together until a sticky batter forms.

Coat pickles: Place 2 cups of pickles (you might work in batches) into the batter and coat both sides.

Fry pickles: In a Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat. Heat until 375°F. Working in batches of 4-6, place the pickles in the batter and allow to fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Drain: Using a slotted spoon, remove pickles from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.

Cool and serve: Allow to cool about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Variations

I personally think the ranch flavor makes for the best fried pickles, but it’s easy to change it up. When making the batter, switch out the ranch seasoning for whichever spices you prefer. Here are a few ideas:

• Make them spicy with chili powder, cayenne, and/or paprika.
• For a Mexican twist, use taco spices or fajita seasoning.
• Try them with Creole seasoning or a chili lime mix.

How to Store

Store leftover fried pickles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy and warmed through.

Freeze fried pickles in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. This will prevent the pickles from sticking together once frozen. Transfer the pickles to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Be sure to serve some dipping sauces along with these pickles! They go great with a fresh ranch dressing, a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, or a sweet and savory honey mustard. You can also dip them in garlic aioli or even a fry sauce.

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