Description
Cheesy pickle bombs explosion is a crave-worthy snack featuring tangy pickles and gooey cheese wrapped in golden dough. Perfectly crispy and loaded with bold flavor, they’re an irresistible bite-sized treat for parties, game day, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
- 8–10 dill pickle spears or thick slices, patted dry
- 4 cheese sticks (mozzarella or cheddar), cut into chunks
- 1 can crescent roll dough or biscuit dough
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, ranch seasoning, or everything bagel seasoning
- Optional: dipping sauces like ranch, spicy mayo, or honey mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut pickles and cheese into pieces that fit together.
- Roll out dough and cut into squares large enough to wrap each pickle-cheese combo.
- Place a pickle and cheese chunk in each dough square and wrap tightly, pinching seams to seal.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheet for 12–15 minutes or air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use low-moisture cheese to prevent leaks.
- Try puff pastry for a flakier result or breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Add jalapeños or hot pickles for spice.
- Assemble ahead and store in fridge up to 24 hours before baking.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side if you want an even crispier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle bomb
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
