Crispy Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a crunchy, tangy snack that delivers all the bold flavor of deep-fried pickles without the grease. This easy-to-make appetizer pairs perfectly with a creamy sour cream and onion dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely minced onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dip)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for dip)
Instructions
- Lay sliced pickles on a few paper towels and cover with additional towels. Press lightly and let sit for a few minutes to dry.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a separate shallow bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each pickle slice into the egg wash, then coat both sides with breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Air fry for 7 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for another 7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- While pickles are frying, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the dip.
Notes
- Make sure the pickles are thoroughly dried to help the coating stick better.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a crunchier texture than regular breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute hot sauce with sriracha for a different flavor profile.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
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