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Oven Baked Pickles with Light Ranch Dip

Crispy oven-baked dill pickles coated in a seasoned panko crust, served with a light and creamy ranch dip. A healthier take on a classic fried appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Pickles
  • 2 jars dill pickle slices (hamburger cut) about 16 oz each, drained
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Egg Wash
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
For the Light Ranch Dip
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
  • 0.25 cup milk (low-fat)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  2. Pat the drained pickle slices very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for the breading to stick and crisp up.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs with water to create the egg wash.
  5. In a third shallow dish, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Dip each pickle slice first into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the egg wash, letting any excess drip off. Finally, coat the pickle slice thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure it adheres well.
  7. Place the coated pickle slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops of the pickles with cooking spray for extra crispness.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then carefully flip each pickle slice. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  9. While the pickles are baking, prepare the ranch dip. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, milk, fresh dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Chill until ready to serve.
  10. Remove the baked pickles from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve hot with the chilled ranch dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For an even crispier coating, you can double-dip the pickles: after the Panko, dip them back into the egg wash and then into the Panko again. Ensure pickles are very dry for best results.
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