Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Crunchy dill pickle slices covered in crispy, seasoned Panko bread crumbs! So good and good for you, too!

Servings

Calories 83kcal

Author Sara

Using a paper towel, remove any excess juice from the pickles.
In a small bowl, combine flour and paprika.
In a second small bowl, whisk eggs, salt and pepper together.
Pour bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Prepare pickle slices by dredging them in the flour mixture followed by the eggs.
Coat them with the Panko Bread Crumbs.
Place them in a single layer in your air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Air fry for 6 minutes at 400º Fahrenheit or until crumbs turn golden brown.
Serve with ranch and enjoy!

Proper Drying: Ensuring the pickle slices are thoroughly dried with a paper towel helps the flour mixture adhere better to the surface. This step prevents excess moisture from causing the coating to become soggy during air-frying, resulting in a crispier texture.
Layering Ingredients: Setting up a dredging station with separate bowls for flour, egg mixture, and bread crumbs facilitates the coating process and prevents cross-contamination of ingredients. Following the proper order of dredging (flour, egg, and bread crumbs) ensures each pickle slice is evenly coated for optimal flavor and texture.
Nonstick Cooking Spray: Spraying the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray before placing the pickle slices helps prevent them from sticking to the basket during cooking. This step promotes even browning and makes it easier to remove the fried pickles once they're done.