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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Air Fryer Fried Pickles are a delicious and crispy snack, perfect as an appetizer or a quick treat, made without the extra oil of traditional frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the fried pickles
  • 1 jar Pickles Choose firm pickles for better texture after frying.
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • as needed Cooking spray To spray lightly on pickles before air frying.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice pickles into thick rounds or spears.
  3. In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
Coating and Cooking
  1. Dip pickle slices first in the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  2. Arrange the coated pickles in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  4. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

If you have leftovers, let them cool completely before storing. Place the fried pickles in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay good for about 2-3 days. To reheat, simply air fry them again for a few minutes to bring back their crispiness. For a spicy kick, try adding cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture. You can experiment with different seasonings or add parmesan cheese for extra flavor.