Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a deliciously crunchy snack or appetizer. Coated in a seasoned panko breadcrumb crust and perfectly air fried for a healthier twist on this classic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Preparation
- 16 pickle spears
Breading
- 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
Finishing
- Grapeseed oil spray, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dry Pickles: Thoroughly dry the pickle spears with paper towels to ensure the breading adheres properly.
- Coat Pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with all spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
- Apply Oil Spray: Lightly spritz the pickle spears with grapeseed oil spray to promote browning and crispiness.
- Air Fry: Cook the pickles at 400°F for 6 minutes. Carefully flip each spear and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Drying the pickles well before breading prevents sogginess and helps the coating stick.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and proper crisping.
- Use grapeseed oil or another high smoke point oil spray for best results when air frying.
- You can substitute dill pickle spears with chips if you prefer bite-sized snacks; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 spears
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
