Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Making Fried Pickles in the Air fryer takes hardly any time and uses no oil like deep frying! Feel good about eating these healthier ‘fried pickles’!

I love the Air Fryer! It’s an appliance than can pretty much do it all. I’ve shared with y’all Asparagus Fries, Avocado Fries, and so many other air fryer recipes with success! These Air Fryer Fried Pickles aren’t actually fried, but you’d never know the difference! They are super crispy, juicy, and delicious! Fried pickles are an easy snack, delicious appetizer, or perfect game-day food! Dip them in delicious Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing and you will be all set! No matter what the occasion, you’re going to be obsessed with making these Air Fryer Fried Pickles!

Making these fried pickles is easy, but it does take a few steps! I debated using a beer batter vs a regular breading, and I decided I liked a regular breading on fried pickles better than a beer batter. The regular breading makes them very crispy and doesn’t give them the chance to be soggy, so I like that option better.

How to make Fried Pickles in the Air Fryer:

**scroll down for step by step printable directions and full ingredient list**

• Place the dill pickles out on a paper towel in a single layer and then place a paper towel firmly on top of the pickles.
  • This will absorb the moisture from the pickles so that the breading will be able to stick to the pickles. 
• Get all the ingredients together and make an assembly line:
  • In one medium bowl add flour, salt, and cajun seasoning; mix it together.  
  • In another bowl add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs and garlic powder; mix it together.
  • In another bowl add 2 eggs and pickle juice; whisk it together. 
• Now to coat the pickles:
  • Taking a few pickles at a time, add them to the bowl with the flour mixture and cover completely.
  • Then add the pickles to the egg mixture, coating completely.
  • Drip off any extra egg coating and then place in the bread crumb mixture.
    • Press the pickles firmly into the bread crumb mixture to make sure the coating sticks well. 
• Place the coated pickles in the Air Fryer in a single layer and make sure they don’t touch each other. Lightly spray the tops of the pickles with oil spray ( I like using a Misto sprayer like this). Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer after 5 mins and then flip the pickles over carefully, spray the tops with oil spray and then cook 5 more minutes. 
• Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for Roasting Asparagus?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my OMORC Air Fryer XL, 5.8QT Air fryer! Here are some great options:

• OMORC Air Fryer XL, 5.8QT Air fryer Oven Oilless Cooker with Hot Air Circulation Tech for Fast Healthier Food
• Tidylife Air Fryer XL, 1700W 5.8 QT 8-in-1 Digital Touch Screen Oilless Air Fryer
• GoWISE USA 5.8-Quarts 8-in-1 Electric Air Fryer – this one includes a recipe book with over 50 recipes!! 

What dipping sauces go with fried pickles?

• Big Mac Sauce (copycat recipe)
• Chipotle Ranch Dip
• COPYCAT Zax Sauce
• Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
• Copycat Outback Bloomin’ Onion Sauce

If you like nutritious side dishes, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:

• Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
• Air Fryer Asparagus Fries have less than 5 ingredients, NO oil, and done in less than 10 minutes! These will become a favorite side dish or snack!
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are so easy – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are the perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, they’re easy and guilt-free with only 121 calories per serving!
• Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
• Instant Pot Garlic Hummus Recipe only has a handful of ingredients; Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe !
• Garlic Ginger Spinach is the perfect blend of Garlic and Ginger, sautéed with delicious healthy fresh spinach.

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Making Fried Pickles in the Air fryer takes hardly any time and uses no oil like deep frying! Feel good about eating these healthier 'fried pickles'!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer fried pickles

Servings: 30 pickles

Ingredients

• 30 dill pickles (I like the chip style)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• 2 medium eggs
• 2 TBS pickle juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• oil spray

Instructions

1. Place the dill pickles out on a paper towel in a single layer and then place a paper towel firmly on top of the pickles.This will absorb the moisture from the pickles so that the breading will be able to stick to the pickles. 

2. In one medium bowl add flour, salt, and cajun seasoning; mix it together.  In another bowl add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs and garlic powder; mix it together. In another bowl add 2 eggs and pickle juice; whisk it together. 

3. Now coat the pickles: Taking a few pickles at a time, add them to the bowl with the flour mixture and cover completely. Then add the pickles to the egg mixture, coating completely. Drip off any extra egg coating and then place in the bread crumb mixture. Press the pickles firmly into the bread crumb mixture to make sure the coating sticks well. 

4. Place the coated pickles in the Air Fryer in a single layer and make sure they don't touch each other (you will likely have to do in batches unless your air fryer is giant sized). Lightly spray the tops of the pickles with oil spray.

5. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer after 5 mins and then flip the pickles over carefully, spray the tops with oil spray and then cook 5 more minutes. Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

Recipe Notes

*feel free to use one type of breadcrumbs if you don's have both regular and panko. I like combining them for the best texture, but you can use one type as well.