Battered Air Fryer Pickles

A bowl of golden-brown breaded nuggets topped with chopped chives, surrounded by cherry tomatoes and dipping sauces on a wooden surface.

Battered Air Fryer Pickles

These battered air fryer pickles cook up crispy and crunchy without the mess of deep frying. The coating turns golden while the pickles stay tangy and juicy inside. They make an easy snack or appetizer straight from the air fryer.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Sides, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fried, air fryer, air fryer basket, air fryer fried pickles, air fryer pickles, breadcrumb, crispy, crunchy, dill pickle, dip, fried pickles, fryer pickles, panko, pickle, pickles recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Servings Pieces

Calories 29kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Containers
1 Tong Clippers
1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Breading
15 Pieces Sliced Pickles
1 Piece Egg
1/2 Cup Coconut Flour

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Collect pickles, coconut flour, eggs, and breading. Drain and slice the pickles, then preheat the air fryer to 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius).
Lightly coat each pickle with coconut flour, shaking off excess so it doesn’t clump. This helps the egg stick.
Beat the eggs until smooth, then dip each floured pickle to fully coat.
Roll the pickles in breading, pressing lightly. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
Air fry at 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) for 5 minutes until starting to crisp.
Flip the pickles with tongs and cook 3 more minutes until golden and crunchy. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Keep Pickles Dry Before Breading: Pat dill pickle slices with paper towels to remove extra moisture. This helps the egg mixture and panko coating stick better for a crispier air-fried result.
Work in Batches for Even Cooking: Place pickle chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cooking in smaller batches ensures they turn golden brown and crunchy without steaming.
Use Cooking Spray for Extra Crisp: Lightly spray the breaded pickles with cooking spray before air frying. This adds extra crunch and a golden finish without deep frying.

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