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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a fun and easy snack or appetizer, perfect for any gathering or a cozy night at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pickles and Coating
  • 1 jar Dill pickles (or any pickles of choice) Choose firm, crunchy pickles for the best texture.
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal Cornmeal gives a nice texture but can be skipped.
  • 2 large Eggs Can be substituted with plant-based egg substitute.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Add spices like paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • as needed Cooking spray or oil Use for spraying the air fryer.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the pickles into rounds or spears.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each pickle slice into flour, then egg, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the breaded pickles in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy ketchup.

Notes

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, use the air fryer again at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. For variation, other vegetables like zucchini or green beans can be used by following the same breading process.