Crispy Fried Pickles: Your Fun, Guilt-Free Snack Adventure

These Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a crispy, guilt-free snack that's bursting with flavor and a perfect appetizer for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pickles

1 jar Sliced Pickles Dill or bread and butter for variation
2 large Eggs For coating
1/2 cup Flour Omit for gluten-free
1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Adjust for spice preference
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Customize to taste
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For extra crunch

For the Dipping Sauce

1 cup Sour Cream Creamy base for dip
1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds richness
1/4 cup Minced Onions For flavor and crunch
2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh will enhance flavor
1 teaspoon Dried Dill Optional for herby flavor

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Lay the sliced pickles between paper towels to dry for about 10 minutes.
Whisk together the eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Dip each pickle slice in the egg wash, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and arrange pickles in a single layer.
Air-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and spray with oil.
Air-fry for an additional 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden.
Mix the dip ingredients together until smooth and serve with hot fried pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pickles are fully dried before coating and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket for best results.

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