Air Fryer Fried Pickles with Creamy Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crispy, tangy Air Fryer Fried Pickles coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and served with a creamy, flavorful dipping sauce. This healthier twist on a classic bar snack uses an air fryer for perfectly golden and crunchy pickles without the deep-frying mess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Pickles
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Tabasco recommended)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Dip
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup minced onions (finely minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Dry the Pickles: Lay down a couple of sheets of paper towels. Arrange the sliced pickles on the paper towels and place more paper towels on top. Let them dry for a few minutes to remove excess moisture for better crispiness.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: In a separate shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs ready for coating the pickles.
- Coat the Pickles: Working one pickle at a time, dip it in the egg wash mixture, then coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs. Place coated pickles on a baking sheet.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you finish coating all the pickles.
- Air Fry Pickles: Place the pickles in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each piece. Lightly spray the pickles with oil. Air fry for 5-7 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Flip the pickles, spray again with oil, and air fry for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully golden crispy.
- Make the Dip: While the pickles cook, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, minced onions, minced garlic, and dried dill in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth and flavorful.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the hot, crispy fried pickles alongside the creamy dip for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Drying the pickles well before coating helps achieve a crispier crust in the air fryer.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter and crunchier texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- You can adjust hot sauce amount in the egg wash to control the heat level.
- If you prefer, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt in the dip for a tangier and lighter flavor.
- Air fryer model times can vary; check pickles for golden brown and crispiness to avoid over or undercooking.
Keywords: Air Fryer Fried Pickles, Crispy Pickles, Appetizer, Snack, Panko Breadcrumbs, Air Fryer Recipe
