Air fryer fried pickles are crispy and crunchy with lots of great dill pickle flavor and they can be made right at home!
We are obsessed with all things pickle (and of course fried pickles) and this crunchy, tangy recipe tops the list. Simply dip in the coating and air fry!
Who doesn’t love crunchy dill pickles?
What Type of Pickles to Use?
Dill pickles are best for this recipe. Ensure your pickle slices aren’t too thin.
- Pickle spears – have the most pickle flavor and are the juiciest because the pickle is thicker.
- Pickle chips – or rounds are great for snacking. If making these, cut your own pickles to make them a bit thicker.
- Sliced pickles – we love the crunch of these pickles, they have a higher coating to pickle ratio. Slice your own from large pickles to have thicker slices.
Ingredients and Variations
PICKLES Choose your favorite shape of dill pickles (above). We love spears or thick slices.
BREADCRUMBS Panko bread crumbs add a great crunch to this recipe although seasoned bread crumbs will work in a pinch.
LOW CARB Version: Ditch the flour and use a bit of almond flour instead. Swap out Panko bread crumbs with a combination of almond flour and crushed pork rinds (season them). Eggs are keto so follow the same steps in the original recipe.
How to Fry Pickles in Air Fryer
Air fryer pickles are a weird and wonderful treat that takes just minutes to put together!
- Pat drained pickles dry with paper towel. Put flour in one bowl, egg mixture in another bowl, & Panko mixture in a third bowl.
- Dredge each pickle in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs into the coated pickles.
- Spray each pickle with cooking spray & place in air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes, turn over, & cook another 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp.
Tips for Frying Pickles
- Slice pickles yourself to get thicker slices (and more pickle in every bite).
- Dab the pickles dry before coating, this helps the coating stick.
- Work in batches by air frying pickles while breading other pickles.
- Just before serving all of the batches can be reheated for about 1 minute.
- Spray the pickles with cooking spray before putting them in the air fryer. Cooking spray can damage the basket.
What to Serve with Fried Pickles
Put the air fryer back to work on some of these appetizers! Air fryer taquitos, air fryer stuffed mushrooms, Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, and some air fryer shrimp would all pair perfectly with fried pickles. Don’t forget a party pitcher of homemade lemonade or some tangy margaritas!
Dips for Dunking!
- Chipotle Aioli – ready in 10 minutes
- Easy Tzatziki Sauce – so fresh & creamy
- Tahini Sauce – an all-purpose dip
- Easy Cheese Dip – perfect for a potluck
- Ranch Buffalo Dip – cheesy & spicy
Did you love these Air Fryer Dill Pickles? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Crispy Air Fryer Dill Pickles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 dill pickle spears or thick pickle slices
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco
- 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Drain pickles well and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Put flour in a small bowl. Whisk eggs, water, and hot sauce in another bowl. Place breadcrumbs and seasonings in a third bowl.
- Dredge pickles in the flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs to adhere.
- Spray each pickle with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook 5 minutes, flip pickles and cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Allow to cool 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dab the pickles dry before coating, this helps the coating stick.
- Work in batches to cook all pickles. To save time, place the first batch to cook while continuing to coat the remaining pickles.
- Just before serving all of the batches can be reheated for about 1 minute.
- Slice pickles yourself to get thicker slices.
- Spray the pickles with cooking spray before putting them in the air fryer. Cooking spray can damage the basket.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
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I normally don’t leave comments but these pickles were great. A hit with my boyfriend who is a pickle fiend. Followed the recipe to a T, with the exception of adding more hot sauce, we like spicy pickles, and in the future I’ll add more spice to the dredge. That’s just what we like. All in all a great recipe to tweak to your liking. My breading seemed a bit thick but I think that was due to me pressing the panko into the pickles a tad forcefully. Again, my preference, my boyfriend loved the crunch.
I am so happy to hear this recipe was a hit Ali! A little spice on these pickles is so yummy!
The first batch I made I though were a little bland. The second batch I used Vlasic Big Crunch SWEET HEAT CHIPS (medium heat) and they turned out delicious!! The Sweet Heat pickles gave a very nice flavor to the pickles when cooked . If you don’t like spicy, hot food don’t be concerned, the pickles were not hot or spicy just more favorable. I also used more sprayed oil because the first batched looked a little dry.
That sounds delicious Theresa!!
These frickles are DA BOMB!! So easy, delicious and super crispy! Rivals any fried pickles that I’ve had growing up in Oklahoma!
So glad you loved these Lisa!
how many can you eat for 52 calories for sliced dill
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1/6th of the recipe which will vary based on the size/shape of the pickles you use and the amount of breading used.
Nutrition information calculates the use of 1/2 of the batter/breading and is for 1/6 of the recipe.
Just tried these and they’re delicious! I made a few changes tho:
– I substituted the water with milk
– I added a tablespoon of pickle juice in the egg mixture
Absolutely delicious, thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Ally. Those changes sound great!
Hi there
How come you dont use the same recipe as deep fryer pickles? Have you tried it? I absolutely love your deep fried pickles!!
That is a delicious recipe as well Linda! We find this recipe works best in the air fryer but you could use that mixture and make it in the air fryer if you prefer. We do love both!
Bland, tasteless, and layering like this only cooks the top, not the layers below.
Julie, in Step 5, it says to place in the air fryer basket in a single layer, not multiple layers. Hope that helps.
just received an air fryer as a gift. i need recipes for 2 senior citizens
Awesome Sandra! Check out air fryer recipes here!
Can’t wait to try these with my kids! My husband and I are keto and I really appreciate you adding in the low carb substitutes- makes it easy to enjoy similar food I already am planning on making.