Published: May 14, 2024
Easy Air Fryer Pickles Recipe
Crispy, crunchy and golden brown, these air-fried pickles are healthier than their deep-fried counterparts, while sacrificing none of the flavor. Easy as a snack or served as a starter with grilled chicken or burgers.
By Kim Kissling | kimcookin.com
- ● Prep time: 15 min.
- ● Cook time: 12-15 min.
- ● Total time: 27-30 min.
- ● Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 Hengstenberg Crunchy Gherkins
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp berbere seasoning
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat air fryer to 400° F.
Step 2
Dry off gherkins with paper towel.
Step 3
Mix flour and berbere seasoning in a small bowl. Mix egg and milk in a separate small bowl. Finally, place panko crumbs in a third small bowl.
Step 4
Dip dried gherkin in flour, then in the egg and milk mixture and then in panko. Place on a sheet pan and repeat with remaining gherkins.
Step 5
Once all the gherkins are coated, spray with cooking spray and put in air fryer in single layer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Tips for Great Fried Pickles
Air frying pickles is an easy and healthier way to enjoy battered pickles without the mess and added oil of frying in a pan or deep fryer. Keep the batter from falling off your pickles by patting them dry first, so the batter sticks to them.
The air fryer keeps pickles crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Panko is crispier than most types of breading, ensuring your pickles will stay crunchy. Also, be sure to not crowd your pickles when placing them in the air fryer. This allows the air to circulate and allow each side to get crispy.
Serve with whichever dipping sauce is your favorite. Dunk your air-fried pickles in ranch dressing, Greek yogurt dip, burger sauce, honey mustard — the possibilities are endless. You can also enjoy these pickles on a hamburger or grilled veggie sandwich!
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Kim Kissling, Recipe Developer & Food Stylist
As a two-time award winner from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Kim Kissling is one of the leading food stylists in the industry. Since 1995, Kim’s artistry and passion for food have been displayed nationally in every medium. By combining her creative eye, her skills as a trained cook and her imaginative touch, Kim brings a unique style to her creations – transforming food displays into art.
