Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a perfect snack or appetizer. These pickle chips are coated with seasoned flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs, then air fried to a golden brown, delivering a crunchy texture without the excess oil of traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz bread and butter pickle chips or dill slices
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil spray (for air fryer basket and pickles)
Instructions
- Prepare the pickles: Drain the pickle chips and pat them thoroughly dry using a few paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the coating adhere and ensures the pickles crisp up nicely during air frying.
- Mix dry and wet coatings: In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, stirring to mix well. In a second bowl, beat the egg until smooth. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the pickles: Working in small batches, dredge each pickle slice first in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the crumbs stick well to the surface.
- Prepare air fryer basket: Spray the air fryer grate or basket with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded pickle chips in a single layer without overlapping; cook in batches if needed. Lightly spray the tops of the breaded pickles with cooking spray to help them crisp up evenly.
- Air fry the pickles: Set your air fryer to 385°F (196°C). Cook the pickles for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they become golden brown and crispy. Serve the hot fried pickles with your favorite dipping sauce immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure pickle chips are completely dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even air circulation and proper crisping.
- Try different types of pickles, such as dill or bread and butter, to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately as fried pickles tend to lose crunchiness if left out for too long.
- Pair with ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.