Description
Air Fryer Fried Pickles are the ultimate crunchy snack that brings the fairground experience right to your kitchen. With a golden-brown exterior and tangy pickle flavor, these bites are perfect for game day or as a fun appetizer. Best of all, they’re healthier than traditional deep-fried versions, ensuring you can indulge without guilt. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that will leave your guests wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dill pickles (sliced into spears or chips)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pickles dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station: mix flour and Cajun seasoning in one bowl, beat eggs in another, and combine panko with additional Cajun seasoning in a third bowl.
- Dip each pickle slice into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried pickles (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg