FRIED PANKO-DIPPED PICKLE SPEARS

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These fried, ranch-flavored, panko-coated pickles are delicious with dip and perfect for appetizers. For the crispiest pickles, use whole pickles, hand-cut into spears.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 to 6 cups vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)
4 eggs
2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
12 crisp pickle spears

Steps:

Heat oil in deep fryer or 12-inch skillet to 375°F.
Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, stir together flour and dressing mix. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs with whisk. In third shallow bowl, place bread crumbs.
Dip each pickle spear into flour mixture, then into egg. Dip into flour a second time, then into egg a second time. Coat pickle spear with bread crumbs.
After all pickles have been breaded, fry in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, or until deep golden brown. Drain fried pickles on cooling rack or paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g