Easy Crispy Air Fryer Pickles!
Get ready for a delicious and healthy snack with these easy-to-make crispy air fryer pickles. Perfect as an appetizer or a treat!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 25 crispy dill pickle slices
- 0.5 cup light all-purpose flour
- 1 large fresh egg
- 1 tablespoon tangy dill pickle juice
- 0.5 tablespoon zesty lemon juice
- 1 cup golden Italian breadcrumbs Panko works great for extra crunch!
- 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder flavorful
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder savory
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper a hint of spicy
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika smoky
Instructions
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Get your air fryer ready by preheating it to a toasty 400°F (200°C).
- Dry the Pickles Thoroughly: Pat your pickle slices super dry with paper towels. This crucial step ensures they'll get perfectly crispy! Set them aside.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: Grab three separate bowls for a smooth assembly line. In the first bowl, pour in the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the egg, dill pickle juice, and lemon juice until well combined. In the third bowl, mix the Italian breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Coat Each Pickle Perfectly: Take one pickle slice at a time and give it a good dip: first into the flour (shake off excess), then into the egg mixture, and finally press it firmly into the seasoned breadcrumbs until it's fully coated. Make sure each pickle is nicely covered!
- Air Fry in Batches: Carefully place the breaded pickles in your air fryer basket in a single, even layer, ensuring they don't touch. This is key for achieving maximum crispiness. You'll likely need to do this in a few batches.
- Cook to Golden Perfection: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes, then gently flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they're beautifully golden brown and delightfully crunchy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer your hot, crispy air fryer pickles to a plate and serve them immediately with your favorite healthy dipping sauce!
Notes
Feel free to serve these crispy air fryer pickles with your favorite healthy dipping sauce! The key to crispiness is thoroughly drying the pickles and air frying in a single layer.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 99 kcal
Total Carbs: 17 g
Net Carbs: 16 g
Fats: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Calories: 99 kcal
Total Carbs: 17 g
Net Carbs: 16 g
Fats: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
