Description
Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a crispy, crunchy, and tangy appetizer perfect for game day or parties. These pickles are coated in a seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture and air fried to golden perfection, offering a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Coating Ingredients
- 16 pickle spears
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Grapeseed oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare Coating Bowls. Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dry Pickle Spears. Pat the pickle spears dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better adhesion of the coatings.
- Coat Pickles. Dip each pickle spear first in the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat them evenly with the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture. Repeat this process with all pickle spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer. Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Work in batches if necessary. Lightly spritz the spears with grapeseed oil spray for extra crispiness.
- Air Fry Pickles. Cook for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each spear over and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until the coating is golden and crisp.
Notes
- For best results, ensure pickle spears are dry before coating to prevent sogginess.
- You can use dill or spicy pickles based on your flavor preference.
- Spraying the coated pickles with oil helps achieve a golden crispy texture without deep frying.
- If desired, serve with ranch or a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Make in batches if your air fryer basket has limited space to avoid overcrowding and uneven cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 2775 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
