Air Fryer Fried Pickles

These Air Fryer Fried Pickles give you all the crispy texture and zesty flavor of fried pickles without all the grease or messy cleanup. They’re easier, healthier, and just as delicious.

Air Fryer Fried Pickles on a white plate with a bowl of ranch

If you love fried pickles but you don’t love a ton of grease in your food or on your counters, then this air fryer version is for you. It has everything we love about fried pickles and none of the things that we don’t.

air fryer fried pickle held in a womans fingers

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is simple, delicious, and healthier than traditional fried pickles, so there’s a lot to love!

  • It uses simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local store.
  • It’s crispy without all the grease of deep frying.
  • The perfect snack or delicious appetizer for your next game day party.
  • It’s full of flavor, not a ton of work.

🛒Ingredients

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  • Dill pickle slices
  • All-purpose flour
  • Egg
  • Water
  • Bread crumbs
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Making these fried pickles is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

Step 1: Prep

Lay the pickles out in a single layer on a paper towel and pat them dry.

breadcrumbs on a white plate

Step 2: Make the Dredge Station

Add flour to a small bowl. In another small bowl, add the egg and water. In the last bowl, add the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.

breaded cucumber slice waiting to be air fried

Step 3: Coat the Pickles

Dip each pickle in the flour, then the egg, and finally, the bread crumb mixture.

pickles in the air fryer

Step 4: Air Fry

Lay the coated pickles in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until crispy. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy with dipping sauce.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Spicy – Add cayenne to the flour mixture for a kick of heat.
  • Spears – You can make this recipe with dill pickle spears, as well.
  • Sweet – Try using sweet pickles for a unique flavor.

Check out this bacon-wrapped fried pickle recipe, too!

Air Fryer Fried Pickles on a white plate with a bowl of ranch

🥄 Equipment

Okay. The equipment list for this recipe is rather extensive, so get ready…

  • Shallow Bowls
  • Air fryer

🥫 Storage

Store these pickles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheat leftover fried pickles in the air fryer at 350 degrees for two to three minutes or until the pickles are crispy.

💭 Tips

This recipe is so incredibly simple that we only have a couple of tips for you.

  • Always preheat your air fryer. It’s a total myth that they don’t have to be preheated.
  • When dredging your pickles, gently shake them to remove any excess coating.
  • Spray the air fryer basket well with nonstick cooking spray so that your breaded pickles do not stick.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I like to serve with ranch dressing, but you also serve with french onion dip, ketchup, horseradish, blue cheese, hot sauce, or honey mustard.
  • For a low-carb option, you can replace the breadcrumbs with pork rinds and the flour with almond flour for a crispy keto option.
  • Make sure to dip pickles completely in the egg wash so that the flour mixture will stick.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this air fryer pickles recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

How do I make fried pickles crisp?

Cook them quickly at high heat. This crisps up the outer coating, which is the only part that actually needs to be cooked.

How do you reheat fried pickles?

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, place the pickles in a single layer and reheat them at 350 degrees, turning only once. They should get hot and crispy in about 5 minutes or less.

Can you freeze fried pickles?

We don’t recommend it. You’ll never get the same crunchy texture, and the pickle itself will get a texture that’s… off.

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles on a white plate with a bowl of ranch

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles on a white plate with a bowl of ranch

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

These air fryer fried pickles have all the flavor and crispiness we love in traditional fried pickles with non of the grease and cleanup.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 164kcal

Equipment

  • Shallow bowls
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dill pickle slices
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Lay the pickles in a single layer on a paper towel and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, add the flour
  • In a separate small bowl add the egg and water; whisk until combined.
  • In the last bowl, add the breadcrumbs, parmesan and italian seasoning.
  • Dip each pickle into the flour, then the egg, and lastly the breadcrumbs
  • Repeat until all pickles are coated.
  • Lay pickles in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy.
  • Allow to slightly cool before serving with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Always preheat your air fryer. It’s a total myth that they don’t have to be preheated.
  • When dredging your pickles, gently shake them to remove any excess coating.
  • Spray the air fryer basket well with nonstick cooking spray so that your breaded pickles do not stick.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I like to serve with ranch dressing, but you also serve with french onion dip, ketchup, horseradish, blue cheese, hot sauce, or honey mustard.
  • For a low-carb option, you can replace the breadcrumbs with pork rinds and the flour with almond flour for a crispy keto option.
  • Make sure to dip pickles completely in the egg wash so that the flour mixture will stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg

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