Fried Pickle Dip

This Fried Pickle Dip is a tangy, creamy delight that brings all the flavors of your favorite fried pickles into a scoopable, dippable form. Packed with chopped cornichons, dill pickles, and topped with crispy panko and melted mozzarella, this dip is perfect for pairing with potato chips or fresh veggies. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering!

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

25 Minutes

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook , Air Fry

Keywords

Appetizers, Cornichons, Cream Cheese, Dill, Dips, Entertaining, Fried Pickles, Pickles, Quick and Easy, Sides

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Servings

6-8 Servings

Ingredients

¾ cup cornichons, chopped
5 dill pickles, diced
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
1/3 cup pickle juice
2 tsp salt
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ cups water
Fresh dill, for serving
Potato chips, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella, salt, pickle juice, chopped cornichons, and diced dill pickles. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Pour the mixture into a 6-inch ceramic baking dish and cover completely with aluminum foil. Pour the water into the inner pot of your pressure cooker. Place the baking dish on a trivet inside the inner pot.
Pressure Cook on High for 3 minutes. Allow the pot to naturally release for 5 minutes, then flip the valve to release any remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the baking dish and trivet from the inner pot, using oven mitts for safety. Discard the water from the inner pot.
Remove the aluminum foil from the baking dish. In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the dip. Place the trivet back in the inner pot and set the ceramic dish on top.
Air Fry at 385˚F / 195˚C for 2-4 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are toasted and the cheese is melted. Carefully remove the dish from the inner pot.
Sprinkle the dip with fresh dill and serve warm with potato chips or crudités!