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These crispy, Air Fryer Fried Pickles are coated in a golden brown breading and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Fried Pickles are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
This is a great recipe for game day or happy hour because it has a crispy breading with an irresistible taste. Everyone loves a delicious and easy appetizer idea! They are easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients and steps.
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Ingredients:
- Dill pickles: They add a nice tangy flavor to this dish. You can use any type of pickle you like. I recommend using bread and butter pickles, sweet pickles, or even kosher dill pickles. You can also make your own dill pickle chips and use them for this recipe!
- Eggs: Eggs help the breadcrumbs bind to the sliced dill pickles. You can also use a vegan egg substitute or egg whites.
- Italian-style breadcrumbs: These seasoned breadcrumbs add crunch and flavor to the pickles. You can use any type of breadcrumbs you like. Plain breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, or gluten-free breadcrumbs are all good options. If using plain breadcrumbs, I recommend seasoning them with spices like garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning if you like spicy pickles. For an extra crispy texture, feel free to bread the pickles a second time in the egg mixture as well as in the breadcrumbs.
- Olive oil or cooking spray: This helps prevent the pickles from sticking to the basket and also helps to create a crispy coating. You can use any type of cooking spray you like. I sometimes use canola oil cooking spray, avocado oil, or vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Chopped fresh parsley: (optional) Chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the fried pickles. It’s also optional.
Instructions:
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 5 minutes. In a shallow bowl, whisk the 2 eggs until they are well beaten. Place a pickle chip into the egg mixture and coat both sides.
Place the Italian-style breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and dip each of the dill pickle slices into the egg mixture.
Make sure they are fully coated. I like to roll the coated pickle in the breadcrumbs and then press each of them gently to coat evenly. Set the breaded slices on a large plate or baking sheet.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil and then place the coated pickles inside in a single layer in the basket. Lightly brush or spray the tops of the pickles with olive oil cooking spray for added crispiness.
Air fry the pickles at 375°F for 10-12 minutes and flip them halfway through using tongs or a spatula. Feel free to adjust the cooking time as needed so that the fried pickles achieve your preferred golden brown, crispy texture.
After the air-fryer pickles achieve crispy perfection, remove the pickles from the air-fryer basket. Let them cool slightly, and serve with ketchup, hot sauce, ranch dressing, marinara sauce, garlic aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips
Can I use a different type of breading? Yes, you can use any type of breading you like. Some popular options include crushed crackers, all-purpose flour, almond flour, or cornmeal.
Can I make these pickles ahead of time? Yes, you can make these pickles ahead of time and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before storing it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to serve, simply lightly spray them with oil spray and air fry them for a few minutes until they are heated through and crispy. Place leftovers in an airtight container.
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles Recipe
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Equipment
- Airfryer
- Small bowls
- Fork or whisk
- Large plate or baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle chips, drained and patted dry
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the 2 eggs until they are well beaten.
- Place the Italian-style breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and dip each of the dill pickle slices into the egg mixture. Make sure they are fully coated. I like to roll the coated pickle in the breadcrumbs and then press each of them gently to coat evenly. Set the breaded slices on a large plate or baking sheet.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil and then place the coated pickles inside in a single layer in the basket. Lightly brush or spray the tops of the pickles with olive oil cooking spray for added crispiness.
- Air fry the pickles at 375°F for 10-12 minutes and flip them halfway through using tongs or a spatula. Feel free to adjust the cooking time as needed so that the fried pickles achieve your preferred golden brown, crispy texture.
- After they achieve crispy perfection, remove the pickles from the air-fryer basket. Let them cool slightly, and serve with ketchup, hot sauce, ranch dressing, marinara sauce, garlic aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.
