Air Fryer Fried Pickles
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Panko-crusted dill pickle coins from the air fryer — crisp outside, hot and sharp inside, and gone before dinner starts.

DifficultyEasyTotal time29 minServes6
01

Overview

Prep15 min
Cook14 min
Total29 min
Servings6
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

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Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Two shallow bowls
  • Paper towels
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Method

01
Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.

02

Dry the pickles

Pat the pickle coins very dry.

03

Whisk the egg

Whisk the egg in one bowl.

04

Prepare the panko

Put the panko in another bowl.

05
Bread the pickles

Bread the pickles

Dip each pickle into egg and then coat with panko.

06

Oil lightly

Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

07
Arrange

Arrange

Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

08

Air fry

Air fry for 11-14 minutes, until crisp and golden.

09

Work in batches

Work in batches rather than crowding the basket.

10
Serve

Serve

Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

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Tips

NoteDrying the pickles matters. Wet pickles and breadcrumbs are not particularly committed to staying together.
NoteAnd these really are best straight from the air fryer.
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Nutrition

AllergensEggs, Gluten
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Storage

Best freshEat straight away; re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer for a few minutes if any survive.
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Frequently asked

Can I use pickle spears?+

Yes — coins hold coating better, but spears work; just watch them since they take a minute less.

Can I bake them instead?+

Yes — bake at 425°F on a lined sheet for about 12-15 minutes, flipping once.

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