Air-Fried Pickles

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 15 min./batch
Yield 32 slices
Test Kitchen Approved
These air-fried pickles are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Zesty, salty and perfectly seasoned, they make a great snack for fish fries, burger nights and game-day parties.

Ingredients

  • 32 dill pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
  • Cooking spray
  • Ranch salad dressing, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Let pickles stand on paper towels until liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine flour and salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, pickle juice, cayenne and garlic powder. Combine panko and dill in a third shallow bowl.
  3. Dip pickles in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. In batches, place pickles in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 5-7 minutes. Turn pickles; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 5-7 minutes longer. Serve immediately, with ranch dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 pickle slice: 26 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Enjoy deep-fried pickles? You’ll love this version even more. Dill pickle slices are coated with panko bread crumbs and spices, then air-fried until crispy. Dip them in ranch dressing for an appetizer you won’t soon forget. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
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