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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Air Fryer Fried Pickles: Crunchy, Guilt-Free Perfection

Enjoy guilt-free Air Fryer Fried Pickles that retain the crunch and flavor of the classic dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 1 jar Sliced Pickles Any type of pickle can be used.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
For the Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Use your favorite flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used if panko is unavailable.
For the Dip
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Light mayonnaise can be used.
  • 1 small Minced Onions Chopped finely.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) Substitute with garlic powder if fresh isn't available.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Optional.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by drying the sliced pickles thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the panko breadcrumbs into another shallow dish for easy coating.
  4. Take each dried pickle slice and dip it into the egg wash, then press into the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and arrange coated pickles in a single layer.
  6. Air-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  7. While frying, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, onions, garlic and optional dill in a bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Excellent for gatherings and customizable with different dips and spices.

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