Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles make a perfect snack or appetizer. Coated in a seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, these pickles are delightfully crunchy on the outside while keeping their tangy zest inside. Quick to prepare and healthier than traditional frying, this recipe serves 4 and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Coating
- 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 your air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking and a crispy finish.
- Prepare coating bowls: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to create a smooth egg wash. In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring well to evenly mix the seasoning.
- Dry pickle spears: Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the pickle spears; this helps the coating adhere properly and prevents sogginess.
- Coat the pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour to lightly coat, then into the egg wash, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well. Repeat the process for all the spears.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Spritz with oil: Lightly spray the spears with grapeseed oil spray to promote browning and crispiness during cooking.
- Air fry first side: Cook the pickles at 400°F for 6 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pickle spears over to cook the other side evenly and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure the pickles are well dried before coating to prevent the batter from slipping off.
- If you don’t have grapeseed oil spray, you can use any neutral oil spray like canola or avocado oil.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- To keep the pickles warm while cooking in batches, place cooked pickles on a baking sheet in a warm oven at 200°F.
- Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
