RITZ Fried Pickles

Name: RITZ Fried Pickles
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 qt. oil; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish; 2 eggs; 2 tsp. water; 4 large dill pickles, each cut into 9 slices; ⅓ cup flour; 32 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed

If you love fried pickles as an appetizer, you have to try our homemade version with thick sliced dill pickles in a crispy coating served with a tangy dip.

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Servings:

Makes 9 servings, 4 pickle pieces and 1-1/2 tsp. dipping sauce each

Ingredient list

1 qt. (4 cups) oil
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
2 eggs
2 tsp. water
4 large dill pickles, each cut into 9 slices
⅓ cup flour
32 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed

Directions

Heat oil to 350°F in deep fryer.

Mix mayonnaise and horseradish until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cover baking sheet with parchment. Whisk eggs and water until blended. Dip pickle slices, 1 at a time, in flour, then eggs, then cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each slice with each ingredient. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Add, in batches, to hot oil; cook 1 min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with mayonnaise mixture.