Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer fried pickles that make a perfect snack or appetizer. These breaded pickle chips are seasoned with garlic salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then air fried to golden perfection without the excess oil of traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz bread and butter pickle chips or dill slices
Breading Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Others
- Cooking oil spray (for air fryer basket and pickles)
Instructions
- Dry the Pickles: Drain the pickle chips thoroughly and pat them dry using paper towels. This step removes excess moisture, helping the coating stick better and ensuring the pickles become crispy when cooked.
- Prepare the Coating Bowls: In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, garlic salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. In a second bowl, beat the egg until smooth. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs ready for coating.
- Bread the Pickles: Working in small batches, dredge each pickle slice first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the crumbs adhere well.
- Prepare the Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket or grate with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded pickle slices in a single layer without overlapping, and lightly spray the tops of the pickles with additional cooking spray. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding.
- Air Fry the Pickles: Set the air fryer temperature to 385°F (196°C). Air fry the coated pickles for 5 to 7 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Patting the pickles dry is essential for a crispy coating.
- Cook the pickles in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even crisping.
- Use a cooking oil spray to lightly coat the pickles and air fryer basket for best results.
- You can substitute panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs, but panko provides extra crunch.
- Serve with ranch, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce.
