Crispy Fried Pickles Tangy (Printable Version)

Tangy dill pickles coated with a spicy, crunchy breading and air-fried for a crisp, golden finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pickles

01 - 16 dill pickle chips, patted dry

→ Breading

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon milk
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving

11 - Ranch dressing or preferred dipping sauce

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: first with flour; second with whisked eggs and milk; third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat the pickle chips thoroughly dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
04 - Dredge each pickle slice in flour, shaking off any excess.
05 - Fully coat the floured pickles by dipping them into the egg and milk mixture.
06 - Press each pickle into the breadcrumb mixture evenly, ensuring full coverage.
07 - Place the breaded pickles in a single layer within the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil.
08 - Air-fry for 6 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
09 - Flip the pickles, spray again lightly with oil, and air-fry for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until golden and crispy.
10 - Serve immediately with ranch or your preferred dipping sauce.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and tangy-tender on the inside without needing a deep fryer or a gallon of oil.
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, so you can surprise people with a restaurant-quality appetizer on a random Tuesday.
  • Even people who claim they don't like pickles end up reaching for one more.
02 -
  • Wet pickles will steam instead of fry, no matter how hot your air fryer gets—the drying step isn't optional, it's everything.
  • The spray bottle of oil matters too; don't oversaturate, just a whisper of coverage helps them crisp without becoming greasy.
03 -
  • Use a small deli container to store extra dipping sauce, so you're never caught without enough ranch when the pickles run out.
  • If your air fryer basket is small, cook in batches rather than crowding; air circulation is everything.
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