Description
These Air Fryer Fried Pickles deliver the same crispy, tangy goodness as traditional fried pickles—without the excess oil! This easy recipe makes the perfect healthier snack, appetizer, or game-day treat, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickles: Drain and pat dry pickle slices with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Set Up Breading Stations:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
- Bread the Pickles: Dip each pickle slice into the egg mixture, let excess drip off, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place breaded pickles on a plate.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 5 minutes.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange pickles in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. Spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Cook: Air fry for 5-7 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (ranch, spicy mayo, or remoulade).
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add cayenne or chili powder to the panko breadcrumbs.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Extra Crunch: Use double breading (dip in egg mixture twice before panko).
- Pickle Variations: Try bread & butter or spicy pickles for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
