Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Air fryer fried pickles are a crunchy, tangy snack that's perfect for parties or movie nights, prepared with less oil compared to traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Mixed with salt and pepper to taste
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for frying For coating the pickles
- Dill pickles or any type of pickles Sliced to desired thickness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the pickles into desired thickness.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in a third.
- Dip each pickle slice first in the flour, then the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray them lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook in the air fryer for about 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
Serving
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These fried pickles are best served hot. Pair them with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor. Make sure to slice the pickles evenly for uniform cooking and do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.