Air Fryer Pickles
Air fryer pickles are a crispy, golden appetizer or snack that deliver the taste of fried pickles with far less oil. Light, crunchy, and flavorful, they’re perfect for parties, game days, or satisfying a salty craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups dill pickle slices (chips or spears, patted dry)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Pat pickle slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each pickle slice in flour, dip in the egg, then coat with the seasoned panko mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Use pickle spears for a heartier snack.Swap panko for crushed cornflakes or pretzels for a different crunch.Add cayenne or chili powder to the breadcrumb mix for spice.Try bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter version.Best enjoyed fresh; reheat leftovers in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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