Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles offer a delicious twist on a classic snack. Coated with a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, these pickles make a perfect appetizer or snack that's quick and easy to prepare using an air fryer.
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 the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for frying the pickles evenly and getting a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Coatings: Place the flour in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In a third bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Dry and Coat Pickles: Pat the pickle spears dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the coating stick better. Dip each spear first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, making sure each spear is fully coated. Repeat this process for all pickle spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow hot air circulation and even cooking. You may need to cook them in batches.
- Apply Oil Spray: Lightly spritz the coated pickles with grapeseed oil spray to help achieve a crispy golden finish during air frying.
- Air Fry the Pickles: Cook the pickles for 6 minutes at 400°F. Then flip each pickle spear over carefully and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the pickles well before coating to prevent sogginess.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Use grapeseed or avocado oil spray for a higher smoke point and crispier texture.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch; fried pickles can soften if left to sit too long.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if using homemade pickles instead of store-bought.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pickle spears
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 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: 85 mg
