Air Fryer Pickles Recipe {Healthier and so crunchy!} - Plated Cravings (2024)

Air Fryer Pickles are super crispy and make a great game day or party snack! Fried Pickles made in the Air Fryer are healthier because they are made with a lot less oil and have a crunchy panko breadcrumbs coating that makes them taste even better than the deep fried original.

We love our Air Fryer for making extra crispy snacks without the added calories from deep frying like ourAir Fryer Onion Rings,Air Fryer Chicken Wings, andAirFryer Chicken Drumsticks!

Air Fryer Pickles

My husband and I love everything deep fried, especially fried pickles. They make a perfect snack and are so flavorful, salty, and crunchy! But I’m not a big fan of deep frying at home because of the mess and the added calories. The Air Fryer is the perfect tool to make crispy fried pickles in your own kitchen that have less than a 1/4 of the calories of the deep fried version and are as crunchy and flavorful as the real deal.

Dill Pickle spears are dredged in a spiced batter, coated with panko breadcrumbs and then air fried to crispy, golden perfection. Using a batter and panko breadcrumbs gives the pickles a deliciously crunchy crust that adds flavor and makes them taste very similar to pickles that are battered and deep fried.

Love deep fried pickles?Then you have to try this AirFryer version, you will love it even more!

Tips for Making Fried Pickles in the Air Fryer

• Pat the pickle spears dry with paper towels so the batter and coating will stick better!
• You can buy pickle spears or cut normal large dill pickles into spears
• Instead of pickle spears, you can also use pickle slices
• If youdon’t have buttermilk, you can easily make your ownby adding 1 Tbsp of vinegar or lemon/lime juice to a ½ cup of milk.
• If you like it extra spicy add a few dashes of hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture
• Usingpankobreadcrumbs makes these Fried Picklesextra crispybut you could also use normal breadcrumbs
• Divide the panko breadcrumbs mixture in twoso you can switch to the fresh breadcrumbs when the first batch gets clumpy
• Different models of Air Fryers cook food differently so always keep an eye on the food
• If your Air Fryer doesn’t go as high as 400F, fry them at the highest temperature

Looking for more air fryer recipe ideas? Check out all myeasy air fryer recipes!

How to make Air Fryer “Deep” Fried Pickles

Follow the directions to dredge in flour, dip in batter, and roll the pickle spears in panko, then place them in the Air Fryer basket. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F until golden brown. For extra crispy, crunchy pickles, spray with cooking spray (or coconut oil) after half the cook time is over.

How many calories do fried pickles have?

A deep fried pickle is much higher in calories than an air fried pickle. A deep fried pickle spear contains about 170 calories, while an air fried pickle spear contains only about 40 calories.

What to serve with Fried Pickles?

Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tools and Ingredients used for making this Fried Pickle Recipe

Air Fryer:This is the model I own. I really like it and would recommend it for smaller families. It came with arackwhich doubles the space in the basket. Before buying this model I had the olderXL Air Fryerwhich was bigger but took a lot more space to store.
Air Fryer Oven:This oven is on my wishlist! I saw it at Costco and it has great reviews. It has a lot more functions then an Air Fryer!
Panko Breadcrumbs: This is my go-to brand for breadcrumbs! I usually buy them at Costco.

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