Description
A crispy, crunchy snack that offers a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried pickles, made easily in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 jar Dill pickle chips or spears (Chips are easier for snacking.)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs (Beaten.)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (For maximum crunch.)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (For flavor.)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 pinch Cayenne (To taste.)
- 1 tbsp Cooking spray or oil (To help the breading brown.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Step 1: Drain the pickles and lay them on paper towels to dry. Pat the tops dry as well.
- Step 2: Set up a three-bowl dredging station: Bowl 1 with flour plus Cajun seasoning and garlic powder; Bowl 2 with beaten eggs; Bowl 3 with panko plus additional seasoning and cayenne.
- Step 3: Use the Wet Hand/Dry Hand technique to bread the pickles: one hand for the dry steps (flour and panko) and the other for the wet step (egg).
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Air fry the breaded pickles at 400°F for about 8 to 10 minutes for chips, flipping halfway, or 10 to 12 minutes for spears until golden and crisp.
Notes
For extra crunch, avoid crowding the basket, and use panko over regular breadcrumbs. Spray pickles lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American