Description
Crispy, guilt-free Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a healthy twist on a classic snack, featuring crunchy dill pickle quarters coated in seasoned Panko breadcrumbs and cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickles
- 6 pickles (cut into 12 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
Additional
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the flour: In a medium bowl, place the all-purpose flour for the initial coating of the pickles.
- Whisk the eggs: In a second medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to create the egg wash.
- Mix the breadcrumbs: In a third medium bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with Montreal Steak seasoning to season the coating.
- Bread the pickles: Dip each pickle quarter first into the flour, then the egg wash, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly. Place the breaded pickles on a plate as you go.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange and spray: Place the breaded pickles in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not touch. Spray the tops with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Cook the pickles: Air fry at 380 ˚F for 6 minutes until golden and crispy. Repeat the process with additional batches as needed.
- Serve: Serve the fried pickles hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious snack.
Notes
- Store leftover fried pickles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it will reduce the pickles' crispiness.
- To reheat, warm them in the air fryer for a few minutes until crispy and hot.
- Use dill pickle quarters for best flavor and texture, available in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
- Arrange pickles so they do not touch to allow even air circulation for crispiness.
- If Panko breadcrumbs are unavailable, regular breadcrumbs can be used but may affect texture.
- Cooking time might vary slightly depending on the size and thickness of the pickles.
- Spraying the air fryer basket helps prevent sticking and promotes even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
