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If you’ve never tried a fried pickle, please grab yourself an air fryer (this is mine) and GET AFTER IT. They’re the perfect storm of crunchy, briny, sweet, and salty, meaning it’s basically impossible to stop eating them. The flavor is incredible! Foods that are traditionally deep fried are some of the most satisfying to make in the air fryer. From Air Fryer French Fries to Air Fryer Chicken Wings to Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, with the air fryer you can achieve a similar, satisfying crunch in a more healthy way. The night I made this air fryer pickle recipe, I intended for us to sit down and enjoy them as an appetizer but…. Like Air Fryer Potato Chips, they were so tasty that Ben and I inhaled the batches as soon as they came out of the air fryer basket. (Careful! They are hot.)

How to Air Fry Pickles

Like Air Fryer Onion Rings, these easy air fryer pickles use basic pantry ingredients to create a seriously crispy texture on the outside, tender inside pickle experience. As written, these air fryer fried pickles are not spicy, so if you prefer a spicy version, use your favorite variety of spicy pickles to make them, or up the amount of cayenne in the breading.

The Ingredients

Pickle Chips. Personally, I like to make air fryer pickles with pickle chips, because they crisp so nicely and remind me the most of the fried pickles I’ve enjoyed at many a brewery. Be sure to pat them VERY dry, or your pickles won’t be as crispy.

White Whole Wheat Flour. A nutritious swap for all-purpose flour. Egg. Helps the breadcrumbs stick to the pickles to create the crispy exterior.Breadcrumbs. I used a blend of panko bread crumbs and whole wheat breadcrumbs. The panko adds crunch and the breadcrumbs help the coating to adhere.

Spices. Paprika, Italian seasoning, cayenne, and salt are all these pickles need to taste their best. The combination is a little smoky, a little herby, and the perfect amount of salty. Ranch Dip. Our favorite way to serve these air fried pickles is with a side of Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip. It’s cool, creamy, and tastes fabulous with the pickles!

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate pickles in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. To Reheat. Recrisp leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F. To Freeze. Spread leftover pickles onto a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen pickles to an airtight, freezer-safe storage container or ziptop bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Air Fryer. The one I own and love!Baking Sheet. I like to spread my pickles out on a baking sheet before adding them to the air fryer. Parchment Paper. Makes cleanup a breeze.

Have fun, entertain your friends, and bring some fried feel-good food to your kitchen with these healthy air fryer pickles! For a party food that’s sure to please, add some of these pickles as a crispy topping for Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries.