Description
Crispy, guilt-free Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a delicious and healthy snack perfect for any occasion. These golden, crunchy pickles are coated with seasoned Panko breadcrumbs and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, offering a satisfying crunch without the excess oil of traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickles
- 6 pickles (cut into 24 quarters)
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Montreal Steak seasoning or regular steak seasoning
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the flour: In a medium bowl, place the all-purpose flour to create the first coating station.
- Whisk the eggs: In a second medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk thoroughly to form the egg wash.
- Mix the breadcrumbs: In a third medium bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with the Montreal Steak seasoning to season the crust.
- Coat the pickles: Dip each pickle quarter first into the flour, ensuring an even coat, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumb seasoning mixture. Place coated pickles on a plate as you go.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the air fryer basket generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the pickles: Place the coated pickles in a single layer in the basket, making sure they do not touch to allow proper air circulation. Spray the top of the pickles with cooking spray.
- Cook the pickles: Air fry at 380 ˚F for 6 minutes until golden and crispy. Repeat the process with remaining batches if necessary.
- Serve: Remove pickles carefully and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use dill pickle quarters for best flavor, found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
- Arrange pickles in a single layer without overlapping to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Panko breadcrumbs give an extra crispy texture; regular breadcrumbs can be used if unavailable.
- Cooking time may vary depending on pickle size and thickness; 6 minutes is typical.
- Spraying cooking spray on both the basket and pickles prevents sticking and promotes crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can make the pickles soggy and lose crispiness.
- To reheat, use the air fryer for a few minutes until hot and crispy again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 pickles)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
