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Fried Pickles from Carnation Cafe at Disneyland

The salty and crunchy fried pickle recipe that Disneyland has been serving since 2012!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Fried Pickles
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 16 ounces dill pickle spears 12 (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwide if needed)
Zesty House Sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp favorite Sriracha sauce
  • ½ cup favorite ranch dressing
  • 1 ½ tsp lime juice
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅛ tsp coarse salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet for frying

Method
 

For the Pickles
  1. Using caution, pour oil into a large skillet and heat to 365°F
  2. Place flour in shallow dish
  3. Whisk eggs until smooth in a small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
  4. Mix panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
  5. Lightly dredge each pickle spear in flour.
  6. Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
  7. Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat.
  8. Place breaded pickle on tray and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded
  9. Gently place the breaded pickles into the skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
Zesty House Sauce
  1. Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl, whisking well
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving