Description
These crispy Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried pickles. Perfectly seasoned and air-fried to a golden-brown, they make a fantastic appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 (32 oz) jar sliced dill pickles, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Ranch dressing, optional, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Drain the pickles: Drain the pickles on a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up excess juice.
- Prepare the flour mixture: Whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, paprika, and cayenne powder in a shallow bowl.
- Coat the pickles: Toss pickle slices in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Air fry the pickles: Spray air fryer basket, layer pickles, spray tops with cooking spray, and air-fry for 5 minutes. Flip pickles, spray again, and air-fry for 4-5 more minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately with ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for crispy results.
- Use olive oil nonstick spray for browning.
- Drain excess juice from pickles before coating.
- For a different flavor, try tossing pickles in mustard before coating.
- Best served fresh or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
