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Air Fryer Pickles are the appetizer or game day snack you didn't know you were missing! Calling all pickle lovers, these crispy pickle spears are great for dipping in your favorite sauces including marinara or ranch dressing. Give them a try!

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Air Fryer Fried Pickles are an easy snack or appetizer. Whether you serve them up for your next get together, holiday celebration or game day snack, you'll love these fried pickles in the air fryer which make them nice and crispy!
Course Appetizer
Keyword air fryer, air fryer appetizer, air fryer recipe, easy appetizer, game day, holiday appetizer, panko, pickles, snack

Ingredients

  • 12 pickle spears
  • 2 cups panko crumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Dry pickle spears well with paper towel. Let them rest on paper towels for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to remove excess liquid.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  3. In a shallow bowl combine flour, salt and paprika. Set aside.
  4. In another shallow bowl whisk together eggs, milk and pickle juice. Set aside.
  5. In a third shallow bowl combine panko crumbs, dill and garlic powder. Set aside.
  6. Spray in an air fryer safe cooking spray or lightly brush a little oil over the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  7. Dip a pickle spear in flour to coat. Then dip in egg mixture before moving to panko crumb mixture and coat generously. Place in air fryer basket.
  8. Repeat with additional spears until your air fryer basket is full in a single layer of spears without overlapping.
  9. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat if necessary.
  10. Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce, ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce!

Recipe Notes

Be sure to really pat your pickle spears dry to remove the excess liquid. Do not skip this step.

If preparing in batches, dip and coat your pickles right before placing them in the air fryer for best results. (Do not dip and coat them all at once)