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Crispy Air Fryer Fried Pickles Recipe

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a crispy, tangy, and addictive snack or appetizer made by coating dill pickle chips in a seasoned flour mixture, dipping them in buttermilk, and rolling them in panko breadcrumbs before air frying to golden perfection. These crunchy delights are perfect for serving with ranch, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Pickle Coating

  • 1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle chips, drained well
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)

Dipping Sauce

  • Your favorite dipping sauce (ranch, spicy mayo, blue cheese dressing, ketchup, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Drain the Pickles: Open the jar of dill pickle chips and place them in a colander to drain well for at least 15 minutes, shaking occasionally to remove excess liquid.
  2. Pat the Pickles Dry: Lay the drained pickle chips on paper towels and gently pat them dry to remove any remaining moisture. Repeat this process until the pickles are as dry as possible to ensure a crispy coating.
  3. Prepare Flour Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, black pepper, and salt. Whisk the ingredients together evenly.
  4. Set Up Buttermilk Bath: Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow dish to use for dipping the coated pickles.
  5. Prepare Panko Breadcrumbs: Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a third shallow dish, ready for the final coating step.
  6. Coat with Flour: Take each pickle chip and dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  7. Dip in Buttermilk: Next, dip the floured pickle into the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off to avoid sogginess.
  8. Coat with Panko: Transfer the pickle chip to the panko breadcrumbs and press firmly to ensure it is fully coated with breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
  9. Repeat: Continue the dredging, dipping, and coating process for all pickle chips, placing each coated chip onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for optimal crisping.
  11. Arrange Pickles: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the breaded pickle chips in a single layer without overcrowding to allow the hot air to circulate evenly.
  12. Spray with Oil: Lightly spray the tops of the coated pickle chips with cooking spray to enhance browning and crispness.
  13. Air Fry: Cook the pickles in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even browning and crisping.
  14. Check for Doneness: When the pickle chips are golden brown and crispy, they are done. If necessary, air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve your desired crispness.
  15. Repeat: Cook remaining pickle chips in batches if needed, following the same process.
  16. Serve Immediately: Transfer the finished fried pickles to a serving plate while hot.
  17. Serve with Dipping Sauce: Offer with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, spicy mayo, blue cheese dressing, or ketchup for extra flavor.
  18. Enjoy! Savor these crispy, flavorful air fryer fried pickles as a perfect snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • Ensure the pickle chips are very well dried before coating to maximize crispiness.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking.
  • Use cooking spray generously to help the breading crisp up perfectly.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the heat level to your preference.
  • Serve immediately for the best crunchy texture; fried pickles lose crispiness as they cool.
  • Try different dipping sauces for variation, such as ranch, blue cheese, spicy mayo, or even ketchup.

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