Crispy Air Fryer Fried Pickles with a Zesty Twist
These crispy air fryer fried pickles offer a lighter twist on the classic pub favorite. Coated in a spicy egg wash and crunchy panko, they’re served with a tangy sour cream and onion dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Lay pickles between paper towels and press gently. Let them dry for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to form the egg wash.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
- Dip each pickle slice into the egg wash, shake off excess, then coat both sides in breadcrumbs.
- Transfer breaded pickles to a tray while finishing the rest.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
- Spray with oil and air fry for 7 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook for another 7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, garlic, dill (optional), salt, and pepper to prepare the dip.
- Serve pickles hot with the dip on the side.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and panko.
- Try bread-and-butter pickles for a sweet-savory variation.
- Adjust the heat level by changing the hot sauce or quantity used.
- Make the dip ahead and chill for best flavor blending.
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