Fried pickle spears are one of my favorite Disney Snacks and with this easy copycat recipe, you can now make Disneyland fried pickles any time you want!
- Crispy, crunchy, salty, and fried! What is not to love in a deep-fried pickle spear?
- Based on the recipe released on the Disney Parks Blog, you are now able to make the Disneyland fried pickle spears from Carnation Café that Disneyland has been serving in parks since 2012.
- Easily double this recipe for when you need to make fried pickles for the game day crowd.
Ingredients needed:
- Canola oil - for frying
- flour - all-purpose
- eggs -
- panko bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese - grated
- Dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)
Disney Zesty House Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- Sriracha sauce - use your favorite brand
- Ranch dressing - use your favorite brand, Hidden Valley is mine
- Lime juice - fresh is best but use bottled if that is all you have
- Mayonnaise -
- Salt - Kosher
- Black pepper
Ranch Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- Mayonnaise
- Yogurt
- Garlic powder
- Lemon juice
- Dill - fresh, chopped
- Parsley - fresh, chopped
How to make fried pickle spears:
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy bottom pan to 365°F.
- Drain the pickles, slice in half lengthwise and pat them as dry as possible with paper towels.
- Place flour in a shallow dish or plate.
- Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
- Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
- Dredge each pickle spear in flour, coating completely.
- Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
- Add pickle to breadcrumb mixture to coat, pressing crumbs firmly to the spears.
- Place breaded pickles on a clean plate and repeat the steps until all pickles are breaded.
- Carefully place breaded pickles in a skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
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Fried Pickle Spears; Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Drain the pickles, slice in half lengthwise and pat them as dry as possible with paper towels.
- Place flour in a shallow dish or plate.
- Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
- Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
- Dredge each pickle spear in flour, coating completely.
- Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
- Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat, pressing crumbs firmly to the spears.
- Place breaded pickle on a clean plate and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.
- Lightly spritz each pickle with oil and place the pickles in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook 5 minutes, turn over the pickles and cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with sauce.
Making the dipping sauces.
For each of the sauces:
- Combine all ingredients for each of the sauces in small mixing bowl, whisking well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Is there a substitute for the panko bread crumbs?
I love panko bread crumbs for the extra crunchy texture they bring to the fried pickles. BUT I understand that sometimes people run out of them. Italian bread crumbs or even homemade bread crumbs are always a good option. 
Fried Pickle spear tip
Work in batches to cook all pickles. To save time, place the first batch to cook while continuing to coat the remaining pickles.
Fried Pickle Spears. Copycat Disneyland Fried Pickles
Fried pickle spears are one of my favorite Disney Snacks and with this easy copycat recipe, you can now make Disneyland fried pickles any time you want!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
servings12 servings
Ingredients
Fried Pickles
- 2 Cups (448 g) canola oil for frying
- ½ Cup (62.5 g) Flour, All Purpose
- 3 (3) Egg
- 1 Cup (60 g) panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ Cup (33.33 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 ounce (453.59 g) dill pickle spears about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)
Zesty House Sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) Sriracha sauce
- ½ Cup (120 g) ranch dressing
- 1 ½ teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) lime juice
- ⅓ Cup (74.67 g) Mayonnaise
- ⅛ Teaspoon (0.13 Teaspoon) coarse salt
- 1 pinch (1 pinch) Black Pepper freshly ground
Homemade Ranch Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) yogurt
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Lemon Juice
- dill and parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy bottom pan to 365°F.
- Drain the pickles, slice in half lengthwise and pat them as dry as possible with paper towels.16 ounce (453.59 g) dill pickle spears
- Place flour in a shallow dish or plate.½ Cup (62.5 g) Flour, All Purpose
- Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.3 Egg
- Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.1 Cup (60 g) panko bread crumbs, ⅓ Cup (33.33 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Dredge each pickle spear in flour, coating completely.
- Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
- Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat, pressing crumbs firmly to the spears.
- Place breaded pickle on a clean plate and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.
- Carefully place breaded pickles in skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.2 Cups (448 g) canola oil
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
For each of the sauces
- Combine all ingredients for each of the sauces in small mixing bowl, whisking well.1 ½ teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) Sriracha sauce, ½ Cup (120 g) ranch dressing, 1 ½ teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) lime juice, ⅓ Cup (74.67 g) Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp yogurt, ½ tsp (0.5 teaspoon) Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Fried Pickle Spears; Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Drain the pickles, slice in half lengthwise and pat them as dry as possible with paper towels.
- Place flour in a shallow dish or plate
- Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
- Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
- Dredge each pickle spear in flour, coating completely.
- Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
- Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat, pressing crumbs firmly to the spears.
- Place breaded pickle on a clean plate and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.
- Lightly spritz each pickle with oil and place the pickles in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook 5 minutes, turn over the pickles and cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1each | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
Notes
Is there a substitute for the panko bread crumbs?
I love panko bread crumbs for the extra crunchy texture they bring to the fried pickles. BUT I understand that sometimes people run out of them. Italian bread crumbs or even homemade bread crumbs are always a good option.
Fried Pickle spear tip
Work in batches to cook all pickles. To save time, place the first batch to cook while continuing to coat the remaining pickles.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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