Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are the perfect game day snack or appetizer. Lightly breaded with seasoned panko and air fried to golden perfection, these pickle spears deliver a crunchy, flavorful bite without the mess of deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Breading Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Main Ingredients
- 16 pickle spears
- grapeseed oil spray, for air fryer
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Breading Stations: Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined. In a third bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Pickle Spears: Pat the pickle spears dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Dip each spear first into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat evenly with the seasoned panko mixture. Repeat for all spears to ensure full coverage.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Place the breaded pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size. Lightly spritz the spears with grapeseed oil spray to promote crisping.
- Air Fry the Pickles: Cook the spears at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Flip them over carefully and air fry for an additional 6 minutes, until they are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from air fryer and serve immediately while hot and crunchy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure pickle spears are well dried before breading to achieve maximum crunch.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking; cook in batches if necessary.
- For extra crispiness, spray the pickle spears lightly with oil before cooking.
- Use flavored or seasoned breadcrumbs to add a unique twist to the recipe.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch or spicy aioli for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 2775 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
