Description
These crispy air fryer fried pickles are a delicious twist on a classic appetizer. The pickles are coated in a seasoned egg mixture and panko breadcrumbs, then air fried to perfection. Serve them with a creamy dip for a tasty snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the pickles
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the dip
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pickles: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Dip pickle slices in the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Air fry the pickles: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place coated pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the dip: In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, onions, garlic, and dill.
- Serve: Serve the air fryer fried pickles hot with the creamy dip on the side.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning of the breadcrumbs to suit your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add more hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- Feel free to use your favorite pickles, such as dill or bread and butter slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg