Creators on social media have discovered that with just a few pantry and fridge staples, you can make some pretty delicious chips. Recently, I tested out this hack with cottage cheese, and I’ve been eating it as a snack and a topper for all kinds of meals ever since. And, it doesn’t end there. When I scroll on TikTok, I’ll come across even more recipes—everything from two-ingredient onion chips to zucchini versions that might just convince me to give up those processed, packaged versions for good.
So, when I saw our test kitchen here at Allrecipes making the viral two-ingredient pickle chips—or “chickles,” as they’re called on TikTok—I knew I had to try them myself. You’re telling me that with just some shredded Parmesan and pickles, I can make a crunchy, satisfying crisp? I’ll be honest, I had some reservations, especially about the final texture. But I decided to give them a go anyway. Here’s how they turned out.
How to Make Pickle Chips
Pickle chips are the ultimate snack to have in your rotation. They only require two ingredients: pickles and Parmesan cheese. In about 15 minutes, these tangy bites crisp up in the oven, and voilà—you’ve got a homemade treat that you’ll want to keep digging into.
When making this recipe, the shape of the pickle matters. Our test kitchen prefers hamburger dill pickle chips because they’re already sliced into small, thin rounds that crisp up beautifully. If you’ve got whole pickles hanging out in the fridge, those will work too, just grab a serrated knife and slice them into rounds before getting started.
And if you’re a pickle stan, you already know there are so many different flavors out there. For this recipe, we love using hamburger dills for their tangy kick, but you can definitely swap in bread and butter pickles if you’re after something sweeter. The recipe works with all of them—it just depends on which ones you’re in the mood to use.
One pro tip? Don’t skip the step of patting the pickles dry with paper towels before laying them on a bed of Parmesan. That trick helps you achieve the perfect, crunchy texture during the baking process.
As Allrecipes’ own Natalie Gravois exclaimed in the video, these are “everything you want, in one bite.”
My own batch came out crispy, savory, and packed with just the right amount of tang, as well. I dipped them in homemade ranch dressing for a creamy, herby finish—and it was a harmonious combination. I recommend eating these the same day you make them. I had a few left over the next day, and while the flavor was there, the crispiness didn’t hold up quite as well.
2-Ingredient Pickle Chips Recipe
Allrecipes
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) jar of hamburger dill pickle chips
- 8 ounces of shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
How to Upgrade Your Pickle Chips
Customizing this recipe is the key to never getting bored of pickle chips. For starters, you can use just about any type of pickle—from sweet bread and butters to spicy hot varieties.
Next, switch up the cheese. To get crispy chips every time, it’s important to use a hard or low-moisture cheese. Think Parmesan, Cheddar, Manchego, or Gouda.
And of course, no pickle chip is complete without a good dipping sauce. While we love ranch for this recipe, it’ll also pair nicely with a cheesy Buffalo chicken dip. For a refreshing twist, try them with corn salsa.
It doesn’t stop there—these pickle chips will upgrade any handheld, whether it’s a cheeseburger, Cubano sandwich, or turkey club. You can even use them as a crunchy salad topper. They’d be right at home on a chopped salad, antipasto salad, or Greek salad.
Pickle chips make a delicious homemade snack, but they also shine as an upgrade to all kinds of meals. Once you try them and see how easy they are to make, don’t be surprised if they become your weekly go-to.
Peyton Beckwith
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