Air Fryer Fried Pickles

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Air fryer fried pickles are seriously amazing. If you have never been to a fair and tried this delicacy, you are missing out. Try this recipe!

White plate of fried pickles with dipping sauce.

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These air fryer fried pickles are the perfect surprise treat. They are sour, crunchy and so good. You will become addicted. Cooking them in the air fryer makes it a much healthier version too.

Find out the amusing history of the fried pickle here.

  • 15 Minutes: This a fast, fun snack to serve at your next party.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry. It only takes a few ingredients.
  • Family Friendly: Fun to make and eat.
  • Makes Great Leftovers: Use leftovers to top a burger!
Side view of air fried pickles.

What You Need to Make Air Fryer Pickles

Ingredients

  • pickle chips
  • flour
  • cornstarch
  • egg
  • Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning
Air fryer surrounded by ingredients for air fried pickles.

Equipment

How to Make Fried Pickle Air Fryer- Step by Step

Pictures of breading station and air fried pickles in airfryer.
  • Make Seasoning: First, in a bowl, mix the seasoning, flour and cornstarch. Coat each pickle in mixture.
  • Egg:   Second, in another bowl, beat the egg and dredge each pickle in egg wash.
  • Coat  Third, coat each egg back in the flour mixture and place in air fryer basket.
  • Fry: Finally, spray with oil and cook on 400 for 5 minutes, flip and next cook for 2 minutes.

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Common Questions About Air fryer Fried Pickles

HOW DO I STORE AIR FRYER FRIED PICKLES?

You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer.

WHAT TYPE OF PICKLE?

Dill pickles are ideal for this recipe.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Of course, make as many as you need. Simply repeat the cooking process depending on the size of your air fryer.

MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

The recipe is best if made and served immediately.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER FRIED PICKLES?

The dipping sauce should also be the star of this recipe. For example:
> Chick Fil A Nuggets
>Boom Boom Sauce
>Easy Homemade Ranch Dip

Close up of air fryer pickles.

Expert Tips for Making Air Fried Pickles

  • Add Cornmeal: Replace some of the flour for corn meal for a great crunch.
  • Hot Sauce: Feel free to add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce to the batter.
  • Variation tip: Use regular pickles or spears instead of chips. simply increase the cooking time.
  • Alternate ingredient: Use any seasoning blend, taco seasoning or house seasoning blends work great!
  • Serve with: These air fryer fried pickles are great on burgers or serve at your next fish fry.

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White plate of fried pickles with dipping sauce.
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Air Fryer Pickles

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 8 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pickle chips
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the seasoning, flour and cornstarch. Coat each pickle in mixture.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg and dredge each pickle in egg wash.
  • Coat each egg back in the flour mixture and place in air fryer basket
  • Spray with oil and cook on 400 for 5 minutes, flip and cook for 2 minutes

Expert Tips

 
  • Add Cornmeal: Replace some of the flour for corn meal for a great crunch.
  • Hot Sauce: Feel free to add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce to the batter.
  • Variation tip: Use regular pickles or spears instead of chips. simply increase the cooking time.
  • Alternate ingredient: Use any seasoning blend, taco seasoning or house seasoning blends work great!
  • Serve with: These air fryer fried pickles are great on burgers or serve at your next fish fry.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
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Course: Appetizers and Dips
Cuisine: American

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