Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a delightful, guilt-free appetizer or snack made by coating dill pickle coins in egg and panko breadcrumbs, then air frying them to golden perfection. Served with tangy remoulade sauce, these pickles offer a crunchy, savory bite that’s perfect for parties or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Pickles
- 1 (16-ounce) jar dill pickle coins, drained
Breading
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Additional
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Remoulade sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for crispy frying.
- Dry the Pickles: Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to thoroughly pat the dill pickle coins dry, removing excess moisture for better crisping.
- Prepare Breading Stations: In a small bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In a medium bowl, pour the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Pickles: Dip each pickle coin first into the egg, then dredge it in the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating. Place the coated pickles on a plate as you go.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle the coated pickles with extra-virgin olive oil to help them brown and crisp in the air fryer.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the pickles in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving some space around each to avoid overcrowding. If needed, work in batches to prevent stacking.
- Air Fry: Cook the pickles for 11 to 14 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy, adjusting time based on your air fryer model.
- Serve: Remove the fried pickles and serve immediately with remoulade sauce for dipping, enjoying the crispy texture and tangy flavor.
Notes
- Patting the pickles dry is crucial to achieve maximum crispiness.
- If you want extra crunch, double-coat the pickles by repeating the egg and panko steps.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute the remoulade sauce with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
