Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a perfect snack or appetizer, coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and air fried to golden perfection. This quick and easy recipe delivers a crunchy texture with a burst of pickle flavor, all without deep frying.
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 cooking
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit if your model requires preheating to ensure the pickles cook evenly and get crispy.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In a third bowl, mix panko bread crumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat Pickle Spears: Pat the pickle spears dry thoroughly with paper towels to prevent sogginess. Dip each spear first in flour, shake off excess, then submerge into the egg mixture, and finally coat evenly with the seasoned panko bread crumbs. Repeat for all spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them to allow proper air circulation. You might need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size. Lightly spritz the spears with grapeseed oil spray to help them crisp up.
- Air Fry Pickles: Cook the pickles in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Carefully flip each pickle spear over, spritz again with grapeseed oil spray if desired, and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure the pickle spears are well dried before coating to maintain crispiness.
- You can substitute grapeseed oil spray with any neutral oil spray such as avocado or canola oil.
- If you prefer a spicier option, add cayenne pepper or garlic powder to the panko mixture.
- Serve immediately for best texture; the coating may soften if left too long.
- Use dill pickles or bread-and-butter pickles depending on your preferred flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 spears
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
