Description
Crispy air fryer fried pickles offer a healthier twist on the classic appetizer. Enjoy the tangy crunch of dill pickle chips coated in a seasoned breading, air-fried to golden perfection with minimal oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle chips, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Drain the pickle chips thoroughly and pat them very dry with paper towels. Excess moisture will prevent them from getting crispy.
- Set up a dredging station: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten egg. In a third shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Working in small batches, dredge each pickle chip first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip the floured pickle chip into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, press the pickle chip into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring it is fully coated on all sides. Gently press the breadcrumbs onto the pickle to help them adhere.
- Place the breaded pickle chips in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to work in several batches.
- Lightly spray the tops of the breaded pickles with cooking spray or olive oil spray. This helps them achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or a zesty aioli.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a subtle kick.
- Ensure the pickles are very dry before breading; this is key to achieving crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for best results.
- Leftover fried pickles can be reheated in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes until crispy again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200-250
- Sugar: 2-5g
- Sodium: 700-900mg
- Fat: 5-10g
- Saturated Fat: 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Fiber: 2-4g
- Protein: 8-12g
- Cholesterol: 40-60mg