Air Fryer Fried Pickles

My air fryer fried pickle recipe features crispy yet juicy, perfectly seasoned pickles. Ready in under 10 minutes, they’re the perfect addition to any meal! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 91kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

4 large dill pickles
1/4 cup flour

Batter

1 large egg
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup flour

Breading

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the pickles into ½ inch slices and toss them in the flour.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, mustard, mayonnaise, and water. Slowly fold in the flour, until a smooth pancake-like batter remains. In a separate bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dip the pickles in the first batter, then the dry mix. Place the battered pickles on a plate lined with parchment paper.
Generously grease an air fryer basket. Place the pickles in a single layer and air fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove them from the air fryer and repeat the process until all the pickles are air fried.

Video

Notes

Using spears: If you prefer to use pickle spears, increase the air frying by about 3 minutes. They won't be as crispy, though.
Clumpy batter: Slowly whisk in water until it's similar to pancake batter.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or the freezer for 2 months.
Reheating: These pickles are supposed to be crispy, so do not reheat them in the microwave. Instead, use a preheated oven or back in the air fryer (both at 200°F).

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