Description
These light and crunchy air fryer fried pickles offer a satisfying contrast between a crispy exterior and tangy interior, perfect for snacks or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz jar dill pickle slices, drained (about 340 g)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (about 100 g)
- 1/4 cup cornmeal (about 30–40 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Slice pickles into desired thickness (about 1/4-inch for crunchy rounds). Pat each slice lightly with paper towels to reduce excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, salt, and pepper (and any optional spices).
- Dip each pickle slice in the egg, then coat thoroughly with the crumb mixture, pressing the crumbs on so they adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place pickle slices in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between slices for airflow. Do not overcrowd — cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook for about 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a lighter option, rinse pickles to lower sodium content. For vegan versions, use plant-based egg replacer or aquafaba.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg