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Best Air Fryer Fried Pickles – Super Crispy & Flavorful

Get ready to enjoy the ultimate snack with these Air Fryer Fried Pickles! Perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor, they are a healthier take on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

  • Dill Pickle Slices
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Large Eggs
  • Water or Non-Dairy Milk (optional)
  • Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • Cooking Oil Spray (e.g. avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or olive oil spray)
  • Dipping Sauces (e.g. ranch dressing, sriracha mayo, or comeback sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your pickles by draining and drying the dill pickle slices thoroughly using paper towels.
  2. Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls: combine all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper in the first bowl, whisk eggs (and water or non-dairy milk if using) in the second bowl, and mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in the third bowl.
  3. Bread the pickles by dredging each slice in the flour mixture, then dipping it in the egg wash, and finally coating it with the panko mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray and arrange a single layer of breaded pickle slices, lightly spraying the tops with more cooking oil spray.
  6. Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Keywords: Ensure pickles are very dry before breading for maximum crispiness. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to achieve the best texture.