RECIPE: Fried Pickles From Carnation Cafe
I’ll admit it, one of my favorite guilty pleasures is fried pickles and if you’ve ever been to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim then you know that one of the best places to get Fried Pickles on the planet is at Carnation Cafe. But with the theme parks still closed on the West Coast, it may be a while before you’re able to indulge in the sinful treat at Carnation anytime soon.
With that in mind, Disney is sharing Carnation Cafe’s famous fried pickle recipe and we couldn’t wait to pass it on to you.
Let’s get started!
Fried Pickles from Carnation Café from Disneyland Park
Makes 1 dozen
INGREDIENTS:
Zesty House Sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons favorite Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 cup favorite ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Fried Pickles
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16-ounce jar of dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)
DIRECTIONS
Zesty House Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl, whisking well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Pickles:
- Using caution, pour oil into large skillet and heat to 365°F.
- Place flour in shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
- Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
- Lightly dredge each pickle spear in flour.
- Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
- Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat.
- Place breaded pickle on tray 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. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
You can add this delicious treat to your recipe box with our printout here – Carnation-Cafe-Fried-Pickles
And, if like me, you are a more visual person then thank 13 year old junior chef Ava who made this recipe at home to walk us through the process.
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