Description
Crispy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles make a delicious and easy appetizer or snack. Coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb mix and air fried to golden perfection, these pickles are a healthier alternative to deep frying while retaining amazing flavor and texture.
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 for coating
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Coatings: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring well to mix the seasonings evenly.
- Coat Pickles: Thoroughly dry the pickle spears using paper towels to ensure the coatings stick properly. Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure each spear is well coated. Repeat for all pickle spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; you may need to cook in batches to keep them crisp.
- Apply Oil Spray: Lightly spritz the coated pickle spears with grapeseed oil spray to help achieve a golden crisp texture during air frying.
- Air Fry Pickles: Cook the pickles at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Then, carefully flip each pickle spear and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- This recipe makes a great crispy and crunchy game day snack or party appetizer.
- Using an air fryer reduces oil use compared to deep frying, making it a healthier option.
- Drying the pickles well before coating helps the batter stick better and ensures a crispier result.
- You can substitute grapeseed oil spray with another neutral oil spray like avocado or canola oil.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mix.
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
