These Air Fryer Fried Pickles bring restaurant-quality crunch to your Monday Munchies without the heavy oil or mess of deep frying. They’re perfectly seasoned with paprika and garlic, coated in crispy panko and Parmesan, and ready in just minutes. The tangy pickle flavor paired with the golden coating makes them an irresistible snack that’s lighter than the traditional version.
If you love these crispy, tangy bites, you’ll also enjoy our Artichoke Green Chili Dip with its creamy texture and bold flavors. For another air fryer favorite, try the Crispy Vegan Taquitos—they’re perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor just like these pickles.
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Air Fryer Fried Pickles are perfectly crispy with a golden panko coating and tangy pickle center, made healthier in the air fryer.izzle that creates pure morning bliss.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 cup pickle slices
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp salt
0.5 cup buttermilk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
1 spray cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your ingredients.
- In one shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. This will be your initial coating mixture.
- Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow dish for dipping the pickle slices after the flour coating.
- In another shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for the final coating.
- Dip each pickle slice into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, then into the buttermilk, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated pickle slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they do not overlap.
- Lightly spray the pickle slices with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
- Air fry the pickles at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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