Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a perfect snack or appetizer. This recipe uses panko breadcrumbs and a simple coating process to achieve a crunchy texture without deep frying, making it lighter and easier to prepare.
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°F, following your model's instructions if preheating is required.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: Place flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a third bowl, stir panko breadcrumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Dry Pickles: Thoroughly pat dry the pickle spears using paper towels to ensure the coating sticks properly.
- Coat Pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all spears to ensure even coverage.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. You may need to cook in batches for best results. Lightly spritz the spears with grapeseed oil spray to promote crispiness.
- Air Fry Pickles: Air fry the pickles at 400°F for 6 minutes. Then, flip each spear over carefully and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure the pickle spears are well dried before coating to help the batter adhere properly.
- If you prefer extra crispy pickles, you can add 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Use grapeseed oil spray or any neutral oil spray to keep the pickles light; avoid heavy oils to prevent sogginess.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch or spicy aioli.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 pickle spears)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
