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Delicious homemade air fryer fried pickles served with dipping sauce

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

A healthier twist on a classic appetizer, these air fryer fried pickles are perfectly crispy and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 205
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 1 jar jar of dill pickles (spears or chips) Choose your preference
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or non-dairy milk) For a vegan option
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko adds extra crunch!
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) For some heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain your pickles and pat them dry with kitchen towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk, and in a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each pickle in the flour mixture, then dip it in the buttermilk, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the coated pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  3. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with spices in the flour mixture, try substituting buttermilk with almond milk and apple cider vinegar for a vegan option, or use gluten-free ingredients for a gluten-free version.

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