Description
Enjoy crispy, tangy fried pickles without the excess oil! This easy air fryer recipe delivers the perfect crunch in under 20 minutes. A healthier alternative to deep-frying, these pickles are perfect for snacks, game nights, or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pickle slices (dill or bread-and-butter)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk (or buttermilk for extra flavor)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
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Prepare the Pickles
- Drain the pickle slices and pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Set Up the Breading Station
- Bowl 1: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Bowl 2: Whisk egg and milk together.
- Bowl 3: Place panko breadcrumbs.
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Coat the Pickles
- Dip each pickle slice into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko. Press gently to adhere.
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Arrange in the Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Grease basket lightly and arrange pickles in a single layer.
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Air Fry Until Crispy
- Spray pickles lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
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Serve & Enjoy
- Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Spicy: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne to the flour mixture.
- Cheesy: Mix grated Parmesan cheese with panko.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Extra Crunchy: Double coat pickles by repeating the egg and breadcrumb step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
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