Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Taha Ayad

Crispy, golden air fryer fried pickles make a lighter twist on the classic bar snack. Tangy dill pickle chips are coated in seasoned panko, air fried until crunchy outside and juicy inside, and served hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an easy appetizer, game-day bite, or late-night snack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup dill pickle chips drained and patted dry
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
Ranch or other dipping sauce for serving

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Drain the dill pickle chips very well and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Set up a dredging station with flour mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in one bowl, a whisked egg and milk mixture in a second bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Coat each pickle chip in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the panko until fully coated.
Arrange the breaded pickle chips in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray, and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp.
Serve the air fryer fried pickles immediately with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket so the hot air can circulate and keep the coating crisp.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the flour or panko mixture.
For extra crunch, chill the breaded pickle chips in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before air frying.
Reheat any leftover fried pickles in the air fryer at 360°F for 3 to 4 minutes to restore their crisp texture.