Description
Air Fryer Fried Pickles are your new favorite snack! With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tangy pickle center, these bites are perfect for movie nights or game days. Easy to make and deliciously addictive, serve them with ranch or spicy mayo for the ultimate flavor experience. Get ready to impress your guests with this crunchy delight that transforms any gathering into a memorable occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray (for air fryer)
- Optional dipping sauces: ranch or spicy mayo
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and pat dry the pickle chips thoroughly.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with a mix of cornmeal, panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each pickle chip in flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange the coated pickles in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried pickle chips (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added spice, mix cayenne pepper into the breadcrumb mixture. Experiment with different dips like sriracha mayo or garlic aioli for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.