Description
These Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a crispy, tangy snack with a seasoned panko coating, made lighter and quicker in the air fryer. Perfect as an appetizer or game-day treat, they deliver all the crunch and flavor of the deep-fried version—without the mess.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dill pickle chips or slices, patted dry
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil mister
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper mixed together.
- Pat pickles dry with a paper towel.
- Dip each pickle slice in flour, then egg, then coat with the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place breaded pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Add cayenne to the panko for extra heat.
- Use seasoned breadcrumbs or Parmesan for flavor variation.
- Use almond flour and gluten-free panko for a gluten-free version.
- Great with ranch, spicy mayo, or garlic aioli for dipping.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
