Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a perfect snack or appetizer, featuring crunchy panko coating with a hint of paprika and perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic fried favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Prep
- 16 pickle spears
Breading
- 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
Finishing
- Grapeseed oil spray, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Breading Stations: In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined. In a third bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
- Dry Pickles: Pat the pickle spears dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture; this helps the breading stick better.
- Coat Pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, covering evenly, then into the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all pickle spears.
- Arrange in Basket: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Work in batches if necessary.
- Apply Oil Spray: Lightly spritz the pickles with grapeseed oil spray to promote crisping.
- Air Fry: Cook the pickles in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Then flip the spears over and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Be sure to thoroughly dry the pickle spears to prevent soggy breading.
- Use grapeseed oil or another high smoke point oil spray for best results in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping; cook in batches if needed.
- Panko breadcrumbs give the crispiest texture but regular breadcrumbs can be used as a substitute.
- Serve with ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 pickle spears)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
