Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites
Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites combine crunchy pickles and creamy cheese in a delicious snack perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 1 cup dill pickles (sliced or whole, depending on preference) Opt for crunchy dill pickles for the best texture.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Feel free to mix cheeses for a deeper flavor profile.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 large eggs Whisk until well-combined.
- to taste Salt and pepper Use for seasoning the flour mixture.
- as needed for frying Cooking oil Heat oil for frying until hot.
Instructions
Preparation
- Set out three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- In the second bowl, whisk the eggs until they are well-combined.
- In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Coating and Frying
- Take each pickle slice (or whole pickle) and coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully covered.
- Dip the floured pickle into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat this until all the pickle slices are prepared.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the coated pickles for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Remove the pickles and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve them warm alongside your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
If using an air fryer, cook at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes.