Description
Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a crispy, tangy snack that’s perfect for any occasion. With their golden-brown exterior and zesty flavor, these pickles are a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or game-day treat. Easy to make and guilt-free, thanks to the air fryer, they offer all the crunch of deep-fried pickles without the excess oil. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat pickle slices dry using paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. Lightly coat each pickle slice in flour.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip floured pickles into the egg mixture.
- In a separate dish, combine panko breadcrumbs with paprika. Coat each egg-dipped pickle generously with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange coated pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between slices.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fried pickles (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding Parmesan cheese or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. Keep pickles spaced out in the air fryer for optimal crispiness.