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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Get restaurant-quality fried pickles at home with this easy air fryer recipe. Crispy, flavorful, and much healthier than deep-fried versions!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups dill pickle chips crinkle-cut preferred
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked paprika optional
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for heat
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • cooking spray olive oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • paper towels.
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Drain pickle chips thoroughly and pat them dry between layers of paper towels.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls for the dredging station: Mix flour with garlic powder and cayenne in bowl one; beat eggs in bowl two; and mix Panko, Parmesan, paprika, and black pepper in bowl three.
  3. Dredge each pickle chip through the seasoned flour, dip into the egg, then coat completely in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil. Arrange breaded pickles in a single layer without overcrowding.
  5. Spray the tops of the pickles generously with cooking oil. Cook for 4 minutes, flip carefully, and spray again. Continue cooking for an additional 3–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer cooked pickles to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Breading falling off? Make sure your pickles are completely dry before dredging. Overcrowding the basket also leads to uneven results.
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