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Baked Pickles with Buttermilk Dip

Baked Pickles with Buttermilk Dip

By Traeger Kitchen

These pickles are the ultimate game day appetizer. They're breaded in a delicious blend of spices and panko, baked on the Traeger, and paired with a creamy buttermilk dip you won't be able to get enough of. For extra heat and smoky chipotle flavor, use Traeger Smoky Chipotle & Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce in the pickle coating,

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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1 Jar(16 oz) dill pickle spears
2 LargeEggs
1/3 Cupall-purpose flour
1 Teaspoonhot sauce
1/2 Teaspoonchipotle chile powder
1/2 Teaspoonancho chile powder
1/2 Teaspoondried oregano
1/4 Teaspoonkosher salt
1/4 Teaspoonblack pepper
1 Teaspoongarlic powder
1 Cuppanko breadcrumbs
1/2 CupParmesan cheese, grated
Buttermilk Dip
1/2 Cupmayonnaise
2 Tablespoonbuttermilk
1 Teaspoonfresh chopped parsley
1/2 Teaspoonkosher salt
1/4 Teaspoongarlic powder
1/4 Teaspoongarlic salt
1/4 Teaspoononion powder
1/4 Teaspoonblack pepper
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Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed 15 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.

  • Step 3

    Drain the pickles, spread out on paper towels and pat dry.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Jar (16 oz) dill pickle spears

  • Step 4

    In a medium bowl add eggs, flour, hot sauce, chile powders, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Large Eggs

    • 1/3 Cup all-purpose flour

    • 1 Teaspoon hot sauce

    • 1/2 Teaspoon chipotle chile powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon ancho chile powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano

    • 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

    • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder

  • Step 5

    In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs

    • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • Step 6

    Toss the pickles in the egg mixture. Remove letting the excess drip off, and transfer to the breadcrumb mixture. Toss to coat.

  • Step 7

    Transfer the pickles to the prepared cooling rack and arrange in a single layer.

  • Step 8

    Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grate and cook until the tops of the pickles are crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

    00:10

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 9

    Make the buttermilk dip by combining all of the dip ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise

    • 2 Tablespoon buttermilk

    • 1 Teaspoon fresh chopped parsley

    • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/4 Teaspoon garlic salt

    • 1/4 Teaspoon onion powder

    • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

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