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If you love the perfect balance of crunchy, cheesy, and tangy, these Cheesy Ritz Pickle Bites are a must-try! With crispy Ritz crackers, melty cheese, and a zesty pickle center, they make the ultimate bite-sized snack. Whether you need a quick appetizer or a fun party treat, these little bites pack big flavor in every crunchy, cheesy bite!

Cheesy Ritz Pickle Bites

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

Ritz pickle cheese crackers with dill pickle chips and melted cheddar, an easy 3-ingredient appetizer.

Ingredients 

  • 24 Ritz crackers
  • 24 dill pickle chips, patted very dry
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, 4 oz finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese or sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, optional
  • Ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat the pickle chips dry with paper towels.
  • Line the air fryer basket with parchment or foil. Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer (work in batches).
  • Sprinkle a little cheese on each cracker, top with a pickle chip, then add the remaining cheese.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Cool 1 to 2 minutes, sprinkle with dill if using, and serve with ranch.

Equipment

  • Air fryer (or oven and baking sheet)
  • Parchment paper or foil, to line the basket
  • Paper towels, for drying the pickles
  • Box grater (if shredding your own cheese)
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula or tongs, for removing the bites

Notes

  • Oven: Bake at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
  • Cheese swaps: Colby Jack, pepper Jack, Havarti or smoked gouda.
  • Best served fresh. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.2mg