Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a delightful snack that combines tangy pickle spears with a crunchy panko coating, seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper. Perfectly air fried for a healthier twist on a classic appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 pickle spears
- 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
- Grapeseed oil spray, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare the Breading Stations: In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined. In a third bowl, mix panko bread crumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper to flavor the coating.
- Dry the Pickle Spears: Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the pickle spears. This step helps the coating adhere better and prevents sogginess.
- Coat the Pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, ensuring a light but complete coating. Then dip into the egg and milk mixture, followed by a thorough coat of the seasoned panko crumbs. Repeat until all spears are coated.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation for crispiness. You may need to cook in multiple batches.
- Spritz with Oil: Lightly spray the pickle spears with grapeseed oil spray to help them achieve a golden, crispy exterior during cooking.
- Air Fry the Pickles: Cook for 6 minutes at 400°F, then carefully flip each spear over to ensure even cooking. Continue to air fry for an additional 6 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- Drying the pickle spears is crucial for crispiness. Blot well with paper towels before coating.
- You can substitute grapeseed oil spray with any neutral oil spray like canola or avocado oil.
- If you prefer spicier pickles, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor with a dipping sauce like ranch or spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 spears
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
