Description
Crispy and savory bacon-wrapped pickle spears baked to golden perfection, these Easy Bacon Wrapped Pickles, also known as Pickle Fries, make a delightful appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Served with optional ranch dressing, they offer the perfect combination of tangy, salty, and smoky tastes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 dill pickle spears
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a wire cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet to ensure even cooking and crispy bacon.
- Wrap pickles: Pat the dill pickle spears dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Wrap each pickle spear tightly with one slice of bacon and arrange them on the wire rack.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the top third of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon becomes crispy and browned.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bacon-wrapped pickles to cool for about 5 minutes to set. Serve warm with ranch dressing on the side for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Patting the pickle spears dry is essential to help the bacon adhere better and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use a wire rack to allow the bacon fat to drain and ensure even cooking.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle a little black pepper or smoked paprika on the bacon before baking.
- These can be served as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
