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Fried pickle in dipping suace
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Fried Pickles - Air Fried or Baked

Healthier than deep frying and just as crispy. These Air Fryer Pickles can also be baked and are a crunchy fun snack perfect for game day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Baked, Pickle, Pickles
Servings: 20
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 16 Ounces Dill Pickles
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Cup Ground Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Cup Panko

Instructions

Prepare Pickles

  • Drain Pickles
    16 Ounces Dill Pickles
    Pickles in a bowl
  • Lay pickles out on a paper towel
    16 Ounces Dill Pickles
    Pickles on paper towels
  • Place paper towels on top of the pickles and gently press to dry the pickles. Let set for 15 minutes.
    16 Ounces Dill Pickles
    Pickles with paper towels

Breading for Pickles

  • In the first bowl mix together flour, salt, and black pepper.
    1 Cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • In a second bowl, beat eggs and mix in 3 TBS of the pickle juice.
    2 Eggs, 3 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice
    bowl of eggs
  • In the third bowl, mix together Panko, cayenne pepper, Parmesan Cheese, and garlic powder.
    2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1 Cup Panko
    Breading ingredients for pickles

Breading the Pickles

  • Dip pickles in flour mixture
    16 Ounces Dill Pickles
    picke dipped in seasoniong
  • Dip the pickles in the egg mixture
    Pickle dipped in egg
  • Dip the pickles in the panko mixture. Gently press the panko into the pickle to ensure it sticks.
    Breaded pickles

For Air Frying

  • Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray
    cooking spray in air fryer
  • Place the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Lightly spray the top of the pickles with olive oil. Air Fry at 400 degrees for 4 minutes
    Breaded pickles in air fryer
  • Flip the pickles and lightly spray them with olive oil spray. Cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the pickles reach the desired crispiness
    Breaded pickles in an air fryer
  • Enjoy with your favorite dip!
    fried pickles in air fryer

For Baking

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and generously coat with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Place pickles on a baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes or until pickles reach the desired crispiness.
    breaded pickles on a cookie sheet
  • Enjoy with your favorite dip. We like Ranch dressing!!!!!!
    Fried Pickles with broccoli and dipping sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg