Save A fun and festive appetizer featuring tangy pickles wrapped in melted cheese and a crispy coating, perfect for parties or holiday gatherings.
This has quickly become my go-to appetizer for any celebration because it's crunchy, cheesy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 small dill pickles: cornichons or mini gherkins, patted dry
- 6 slices cheddar cheese: or any meltable cheese, halved
- 2 large eggs:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour: or gluten-free flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs: or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp smoked paprika:
- ¼ tsp garlic powder:
- ¼ tsp black pepper:
- Vegetable oil: for frying
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Pat the pickles dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Step 2:
- Wrap each pickle tightly with a half slice of cheese.
- Step 3:
- In three shallow bowls, place flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in the third.
- Step 4:
- Dip each cheese-wrapped pickle first in flour, then in egg, then coat well with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Step 5:
- Place coated pickles on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes to help set the coating.
- Step 6:
- In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 7:
- Fry pickles in batches for 2 3 minutes each, turning to ensure even crispiness, until golden brown.
- Step 8:
- Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Required Tools
Shallow bowls, paper towels, baking tray, saucepan or deep skillet, slotted spoon or tongs, thermometer (recommended for oil temperature)
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cheese eggs) and Gluten (flour breadcrumbs use gluten-free alternatives if needed) Always check product labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories: 120 Total Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 8 g Protein: 4 g
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