Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Skip the deep fryer and enjoy all the crunch with these irresistible air fryer fried pickles. Each slice of dill pickle is coated in a seasoned panko crust that turns golden and crisp in minutes, while the inside stays tangy and juicy.

They’re even better served with a simple Sriracha mayo dip that adds a creamy, spicy kick. Whether you’re planning a game-day spread, a backyard cookout, or a late-night snack, these air-fried pickles are sure to disappear fast.

Ingredient Notes

• Dill pickles: Use thick, crinkle-cut slices for the best crunch and easy handling.
• Panko breadcrumbs: Provide a light, crisp texture that browns beautifully in the air fryer.
• Pickle juice: Adds a subtle briny tang to the egg wash so the flavor pops.
• Sriracha: Adjust the amount in the dip for a milder or bolder kick.

Steps to Make Air Fryer Pickles

1. Pat the pickle slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture so the coating sticks.
2. Dredge the slices in seasoned flour, then in beaten eggs and pickle juice, then in panko crumbs.
3. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer. Lightly spritz the tops with more spray and air-fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time.
4. While they cook, stir together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of garlic powder for the dipping sauce.
5. Serve the hot pickles immediately with Sriracha mayo, ranch, or your favorite dip.

Recipe Variations

• Make them spicier. Add extra cayenne or a pinch of chipotle powder to the flour mixture.
• Try different dips. Ranch, blue cheese dressing, or a honey mustard sauce all pair well.
• Use spears or chips. Swap slices for pickle spears and increase cook time slightly.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve these crunchy pickles as a game-day appetizer, late-night snack, or alongside burgers and sandwiches for a fun side.
• Keep batches warm on a rack in a 200°F oven while making more batches.

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

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• Author: Diana Rattray
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 30 pieces 1x
• Category: Appetizers, Snacks
• Method: Air Fryer
• Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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• 30 to 36 dill pickle slices
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 3 large eggs (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons pickle juice
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray)

Sriracha Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons lime juice (or lemon juice)
• Dash garlic powder (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prep the pickles. Place the pickle slices on paper towels and blot with more paper towels to remove excess moisture.
   
2. Bread the pickles. Set up a breading station with 3 containers. In the first container, combine flour with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Combine beaten eggs and pickle juice in the second container, and add the panko breadcrumbs to the third container. Dip a pickle slice in seasoned flour. Shake off any excess flour, then coat with egg mixture. Let the excess egg drip off, then coat the pickle in panko crumbs. Repeat until all of the pickles are breaded.
   
3. Prepare the basket. Spray the basket with the olive oil spray.  Arrange the pickles in the basket and spritz them lightly with the spray. There should be a little space between the slices.
   
4. Air Fry. Cook pickles at 400°F for 5 minutes, then turn them over. Cook for 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
   
5. Make the Sriracha mayo. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with the Sriracha sauce and lime juice. Set aside.
   
6. Serve: Remove the fried pickles to a plate or basket and serve with the Sriracha mayo, ranch dressing, or your favorite dip.
   

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 3 pieces with dip
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 1.6 g
• Sodium: 444.8 mg
• Fat: 8.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.3 g
• Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 4.6 g