Description
Crispy Air Fryer Dill Pickles deliver golden crunch with zesty dill flavor, bringing Southern bar snack magic straight to home kitchens. Quick breading and air frying create perfectly crisp pickle rounds that satisfy savory cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 dill pickle spears or thick pickle slices
- 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Liquid and Preparation:
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 400°F (204°C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment for crispy pickles.
- Remove pickles from their packaging and meticulously pat them completely dry using clean paper towels, eliminating excess moisture.
- Organize three separate shallow dishes: the first filled with all-purpose flour, the second containing whisked eggs, water, and hot sauce, and the third combining Panko breadcrumbs with your selected seasonings.
- Create a strategic coating process by first rolling each pickle slice in flour, thoroughly covering the surface to help the subsequent layers adhere effectively.
- Dunk the flour-coated pickle into the egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off while ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the pickle to the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create a robust, even coating that will transform into a crispy exterior.
- Lightly mist the breaded pickle slices with cooking spray, which promotes uniform browning and enhances the overall crispness.
- Carefully position the pickles in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece to guarantee consistent air circulation and cooking.
- Fry the pickles for 5 minutes, then gently flip each piece to ensure balanced browning on all surfaces.
- Continue air frying for an additional 4-6 minutes until the exterior reaches a golden-brown, crispy perfection.
- Allow the pickles to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking, which helps set the crispy coating and prevents potential burns when serving.
Notes
- Pickle preparation begins with thorough draining and patting dry to maximize crispiness during air frying.
- Create a strategic breading setup with three separate bowls: seasoned flour, whisked egg mixture, and herbed Panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully coat each pickle slice by first dusting with flour, then dunking in egg wash, and finally pressing into seasoned breadcrumbs for maximum texture.
- Cooking spray adds golden-brown magic, helping pickles achieve that perfect crispy exterior without excessive oil.
- Arrange pickles strategically in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each piece for even, consistent browning and crunch.
- Flip halfway through cooking to guarantee a uniformly crisp and delectable appetizer that’ll make everyone’s taste buds dance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg