Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles made with a crunchy panko coating seasoned with paprika, perfect as a quick and delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 pickle spears
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Grapeseed oil spray for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Coatings: In separate bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, whisk together eggs and milk in the second, and mix panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Dry Pickles: Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the pickle spears to help the coating stick better and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Coat Pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the seasoned panko mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Repeat for all spears.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Apply Oil Spray: Lightly spritz the coated pickles with grapeseed oil spray to promote browning and crispiness during air frying.
- Air Fry: Cook the pickles at 400°F for 6 minutes, then carefully flip them over and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- This recipe makes a great game day snack or party appetizer.
- Drying the pickles well is key to getting a crispy coating.
- Grapeseed oil spray helps achieve a golden crust without deep frying.
- You can use dill pickle chips if spears are not available, but cooking time may vary slightly.
- For a spicier variation, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the panko mixture.
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
