Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a perfect game day snack or appetizer. Coated with a seasoned panko breadcrumb crust and air fried to golden perfection, these pickles are a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried versions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Preparation
- 16 pickle spears
Breading
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Dry Pickles: Use paper towels to thoroughly dry each pickle spear, which helps the coating stick better.
- Coat Pickle Spears: Dip each pickle spear first in the flour, then into the egg and milk mixture, and finally into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Repeat for all spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the breaded pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to allow proper air circulation. You may need to cook in multiple batches.
- Add Oil Spray: Lightly spritz the coated pickles with grapeseed oil spray to promote crispiness.
- Air Fry: Cook the spears for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each one over and air fry for another 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure the pickles are thoroughly dried before coating.
- Adjust seasoning in the breadcrumb mix to your preference; adding garlic powder or cayenne can add a nice twist.
- Serve with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
- These fried pickles are best enjoyed immediately but can be kept warm in a low oven if needed.
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
