Description
Achieve perfectly crispy, tangy fried pickles with an air fryer, avoiding the greasy mess of deep frying. This Southern-inspired appetizer features golden breadcrumbs and savory seasonings that balance the briny pickle core, making it a crowd-pleasing snack for any occasion with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups dill pickle slices
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal or breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 beaten eggs or egg whites (or 1/2 cup buttermilk)
Cooking spray or oil mist
Instructions
Pat pickle slices dry with a paper towel
Mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Dip slices in flour mixture, then into beaten egg/buttermilk, and coat again in flour mix
Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil
Arrange pickles in a single layer, 2-3 slices apart
Preheat air fryer to 375°F
Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway for even crispness
Let cool slightly before serving
Notes
Drain and pat dry pickle slices thoroughly for best crisp
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs or add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan to the flour mix
Store in an airtight container up to 2 days and reheat at 350°F for 2-3 minutes
Avoid overloading the air fryer basket to maintain crispiness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pickle slices
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg