Honey Butter Fried Pickle Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy, tangy dip with honey butter and fried pickles. Savory, crispy, great with chips or vegetables.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Creamy Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
→ Fried Pickles
05 - 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Mix-Ins & Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus more for garnish
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Pat chopped pickles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Combine flour, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
03 - Dredge pickles in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat thoroughly with panko.
04 - Heat about 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded pickles in batches until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
05 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and honey until smooth. Stir in melted butter and most of the chives, reserving some for garnish.
06 - Fold fried pickles into the creamy base, reserving a few for topping. Season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
07 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved fried pickles and chopped chives. Serve with potato chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Combines sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors for an irresistible appetizer
- Easy to prepare and always a hit at gatherings
02 -
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and flour
- Allergen alert: dip contains dairy, eggs, gluten, and mayonnaise with egg
03 -
- Chop pickles very finely for extra crunch and even distribution
- Add a pinch of cayenne or dash of hot sauce for a spicier kick