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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

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These Air Fryer Fried Pickles are crispy, tangy, and addictive—just like your favorite pub appetizer, but made lighter and oil-free. Coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and paired with a creamy sour cream and onion dip, they’re the ultimate snack or party starter.

Ingredients

  • For the pickles:
  • Sliced dill pickles (or preferred pickle variety)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1–2 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco, sriracha, or preferred)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • For the dip:
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp finely minced onion
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp dried dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat pickle slices completely dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
  4. Dip each pickle slice in the egg mixture, shake off excess, and press into breadcrumbs to coat.
  5. Arrange coated pickles on a baking sheet until ready to cook.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  7. Place pickles in a single layer in the basket, spray lightly with oil, and cook for 5–7 minutes.
  8. Flip, spray again, and cook an additional 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. For the dip, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, dill (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  10. Serve fried pickles hot with dip on the side.

Notes

  • Add smoked paprika or cayenne to breadcrumbs for extra heat.
  • Use bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter twist.
  • Double-coat pickles for extra crunch.
  • Try ranch or chipotle mayo for dipping.
  • Mix grated Parmesan into breadcrumbs for a cheesy crust.

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