Description
Crispy, tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles make a perfect savory snack or appetizer. Coated in a seasoned panko breadcrumb crust and air fried to golden perfection, these pickles are lighter than traditional frying but just as delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Coating
- 16 pickle spears
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Grapeseed oil spray, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crisping the pickles evenly.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth. In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to mix the seasoning evenly.
- Dry Pickles: Thoroughly pat the pickle spears dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the coating stick and prevents sogginess.
- Coat Pickles: One at a time, dip each pickle spear first into the flour, ensuring a light dusting; then dip into the egg and milk mixture; and finally, thoroughly coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this for all the spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation, cooking in batches if necessary. Lightly spritz the pickles with grapeseed oil spray to help them crisp.
- Air Fry: Cook the pickles at 400°F for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, carefully flip each pickle spear to ensure even browning and crispiness on all sides, then air fry for an additional 6 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the pickles from the air fryer once golden brown and crispy. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Drying the pickles well before coating is crucial to getting a crispy crust.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or hot paprika to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Using grapeseed oil spray helps achieve a crispy exterior without excess oil.
- Allow pickles to cool for a few minutes after cooking to let the crust set and avoid burning your mouth.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option, but it may affect crispiness slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 spears
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
