Are you craving a delicious crispy fried pickle chip? These air fryer fried pickles recipe is extremely easy to make.
AIR FRYER FRIED PICKLES RECIPE
I am not kidding when I say that this is literally the World's Easiest Air Fryer Fried Pickle Recipe. No joke, it is really easy.
It has super minimal ingredients, but yet gives you that taste you love! That fried pickle taste you are craving!
INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER FRIED PICKLES
Pickles- Use a sliced dill pickle for this recipe.
Egg - Egg helps the breadcrumbs stick to the pickles.
Maple Syrup - Just a little bit gives this recipe a nice sweetness. You can leave it out if you like.
Panko - Use gluten free panko breadcrumbs if needed. Panko gives the right amount of crunch to our pickles.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PICKLES
- Remove the pickle rounds from the jar and drain the liquid. Place the pickle rounds between paper towels. Pat to remove moisture. In a small bowl, scramble the egg. (add maple syrup here if you choose) In a second small bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
- Gently dip the pickles in egg mixture.
- Dip into bread crumbs and coat both sides.
- Place pickle chips into a single layer into your air fryer. Air Fry as directed in recipe.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER FRIED PICKLES
Oh, this is getting me hungry with all this pickle talk! Whether you make your pickles in the air fryer or in the skillet, you need a good dipping sauce! Am I right?!
I am personally a big fan of dipping my air fryer pickles, deep-fried pickles OR pan-fried pickles into ranch dressing! You can use a commercial brand of ranch dressing, or make this homemade vegan ranch instead.
You could also use a spicy mayo or a comeback sauce.
WHAT KIND OF AIR FRYER DO I NEED?
People are falling in love with Air Fryers. I personally got mine as a Christmas gift from my mom. Thanks Mom!
I have the Power Air Fryer XL which was originally purchased from Kohls but is now available on Amazon.
The air fryer is designed to give food the crunch and crisp that you would get when you deep fry food, but without the oil.
You are cooking with little or no oil. So that means you are consuming less fat and fewer calories! That’s a win!
Side note: If you are in the market for an air fryer, I recently created a post about the best air fryers on the market. The post is based on reviews from friends, family, and online consumers! Be sure to check out the best air fryers on the market!
TIPS FOR MAKING FRIED PICKLES IN THE AIR FRYER
- Pat the pickles dry. You want to make sure before you dip them in the egg and bread crumbs.
- Like it spicy? Add some hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- Make these faster. You can use whole pickles, or use pickles already cut into rounds or spears.
- Run out of egg and pankos in your bowl? Just add more. No biggie. This recipe is MEGA easy, just add more if you need it.
- Use panko bread crumbs. Panko gives them extra crunch than regular bread crumbs. I used a gluten-free panko bread crumb mixture to meet my dietary restrictions. I specifically used an Ian's Italian Seasoned one and it was delicious. Use whatever panko bread crumbs fit your needs and your taste.
- Keep an eye on your air fryer. Different brands can cook differently.
HOW TO SOLVE SOGGY FRIED PICKLES
Pickles can hold quite a bit of moisture. If you end up with soggy pickles it is probably because the pickles had a wee bit too much of moisture in them. Next time around, go ahead and pat dry the pickles before coating with the mixture.
ADD HOT SAUCE FOR SPICY FRIED PICKLES
If you LOVE a little spice or hotness to your food, I have a fix for you! You can add some hot sauce to the liquid mixture during the coating process. This will help give those little pickles some KICK!
CAN I AIR FRY A WHOLE PICKLE?
You can start with a whole pickle. Do you know the ones that are sold in a big jar on deli counters? You can start with those and use a crinkle cutter (affiliate ad link) to make slices! If you want to make life easy you can just opt for pickle chips that are already pre-cut!
Don’t have an air fryer to make pickles? We have an easy to make skillet recipe that gives you perfect pickle chips each and every time. Check it out. I think you’ll love these gluten-free fried pickles!
Side note: If you are in the market for an air fryer, I recently created a post about the best air fryers on the market. The post is based off of reviews from friends, family and online consumers! Be sure to check out the best air fryers on the market!
MORE EASY AIR FRYER RECIPES
Here are some more of my most popular air fryer recipes. Try one of them next.
Air Fryer Zucchini Coins are very similar to this recipe, but use fresh zucchini.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is amazing in the summer, and you don't even have to boil water!
We make French Toast Sticks in the air fryer for breakfast on the weekend.
Looking for vegan air fryer recipes? We have some of those too! You can even check out our YouTube channel for some air fryer videos.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AIR FRYERS
Still don’t have an air fryer of your own? Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews from several of the top models out there. You’ll be whipping up free air fryer recipes in no time! Want to learn more about Air Fryers? Check out our Air Fryer 101 post! Having an Air Fryer is great but may also mean that you have a ton of questions as well.
We have some great tips for using your air fryer! Be sure to check out our Common Air Fryer Mistakes post so you are avoiding common problems when using your air fryer. How to clean your air fryer, that is the million-dollar question that we’ve been hearing lately! Wondering the correct and best way to clean your air fryer? Check out these tips for cleaning your airfryer!
Air Fryer Resources - if you are looking for air fryer resources, we have got you covered. We have a variety of air fryer posts that teach you everything you want to know about your air fryer.
Vegetarian Air Fryer Resources - We have a vegetarian air fryer newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We also have a specific vegetarian air fryer recipes group on facebook. You can find that Veg Air Fryer FB Group here.
If you are looking for vegetarian recipes beyond air fryer ones, we have a Vegetarian Newsletter as well as a Vegetarian Recipes facebook group. This newsletter and FB group offers up recipes that on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, in the instant pot and more!
Other Resources:
- Air Fryer Calculator (convert oven recipes to air fryer)
- Common Air Fryer Mistakes
- Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
- Can You Put Foil in the Air Fryer
- How to Clean Your Air Fryer
- Tips for Your Air Fryer
- Cosori Air Fryer Reviews
More Air Fryer Goodies:
- Meat + Veg Newsletter
- Air Fryer Recipes - Facebook Group (large + fast paced - meat/veg)
- Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors - Facebook Group
- Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes - Facebook Group
- Air Fryer Eats - Facebook Group (slower paced)
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 jar pickle rounds approx 32 oz
- 1 egg
- 1 t maple syrup optional for sweetness
- ¾ c panko bread crumbs seasoned
Instructions
- Remove the pickle rounds from the jar and drain the liquid. Place the pickle rounds between paper towels. Pat to remove moisture.
- In a small bowl, scramble the egg. (add maple syrup here if you choose)
- In a second small bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
- Gently dip the pickles in egg mixture. Dip into bread crumbs and coat both sides.
- Place pickle chips into a single layer into your air fryer. Fry at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. Turn pickles after 4 minutes. (Do not shake the basket, manually flip each pickle)
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Pat the pickles dry. You want to make sure before you dip them in the egg and bread crumbs.
- Like it spicy? Add some hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- Make these faster. You can use whole pickles, or use pickles already cut into rounds or spears.
- Run out of egg and pankos in your bowl? Just add more. No biggie. This recipe is MEGA easy, just add more if you need it.
- Use panko bread crumbs. Panko gives them extra crunch than regular bread crumbs. I used a gluten-free panko bread crumb mixture to meet my dietary restrictions. I specifically used an Ian's Italian Seasoned one and it was delicious. Use whatever panko bread crumbs fit your needs and your taste.
- Keep an eye on your air fryer. Different brands can cook differently.
Nutrition
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I'm still wondering if an air fryer would make good chicken wings. Your friend pickles look delicious! I know my family would eat them up. I'm trying to decide if an air fryer would give us more reason to eat the healthy foods we need or cause us to fry the foods we don't fry now. Haha
I think it would. I can't personally say yes, since I've never tried it but being a former meat eater I would bet that they would be delicious! 🙂 Ha, I think its a mix of both. You'll probably try new foods, some might be healthier but it also makes for a good excuse to eat some of those ones that you don't fry now LOL Its a mix 🙂
Wings in the air fryer are awesome! And you don’t really “fry” anything so it’s not like your making anything more unhealthy by using the air fryer. It’s just replacing your oven. Brussel sprouts in the air fryer are delicious and crispy!
I got my mom an air fryer for Christmas and she is SO excited to try wings!
Great recipe. I am always fond of having pickles and the recipe you have shared seems very delicious. i will try thi air fryer fried pickles recipe at home . thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh I want to try this! I had fried pickles at Texas Road House once and they were incredibly salty. I couldn't take another bite, but since then I felt jipped and wanted another chance at this is just another excuse for me to go get an air fryer.
You had me at healthy and delicious! I would love to try making this recipe. I’m sure that taste as delicious as they look!
I have this air fryer but a different model and I really enjoy it, I have never thought of frying pickles though, I love pickles so I am definitely going to give this a try.
I really need to get an air fryer. Does it take a ton of work to cook and clean with it? Typically that's what turns me off when buying a new kitchen tool or gadget.
It does not. The clean up is simple. There is a metal basket that comes out of the bottom part. Can easily clean both in the sink or dishwasher! Score!
I don't have an air fryer, but I kind of wish I did. I'm not the biggest fried food lover, but I do adore a good crisp, fried pickle. These look so delicious.
Thank you for the recipe! I'm intrigued to give it a go with Jalapenos instead.
Pickles are one of my favorites, but rarely do I get it fried. Air fried is even better. Yum.
I've been wanting to try an air fryer. I'd love to sample the pickle recipe.
Oh wow. You totally convinced me to get an air fryer. I have been thinking of getting one but I had limited ideas on what to use it for. Not anymore. Those fried pickles look amazing!
This recipe sounds great! I don't have an air fryer, but would love to try them! Would it work to bake in the oven at 400 degrees?
Great question. I am not honestly sure, but its worth a try! Here are pan frying instructions if you want to try that route: https://vegetarianmamma.com/gluten-free-fried-pickles/ 🙂
There are so many people on here that don't have an AF trust e when you get one you will find a reason to make everything it's the new 2018 toy for me i just love it, I have the Todd English 9.8 it's good size i have o problem cooking anything.. I cook fried chick, chicken wings and fries and you name it,,But if your on the fence about geting one get off and you won't be sorry... And I love fried pickles had them at Longhorn Steakhouse and OMG they were so good never thought i would like them..Best of Luck to you on trying one.
Just had these. They are delicious! I may try getting the dill pickles that are sliced lengthwise for sandwiches, to see if I can get more pickle at once.
Oh that sounds amazing! The longer pickles would do great! Let me know how it works out!
I used to have a fry daddy...it was a wedding gift many years ago. I think I used it twice then got rid of it because it wasn't very healthy. But an air fryer is different! I think I need one of these!
This recipe is amazing. I don't have an airfryer yet, but one of my best friends has been raving about their's for the past couple of months.
I don't eat pickles but it looks like a great way for me to eat pickles. This recipe looks so good and delicious will definitely try to make this at home.
This sounds an amazing pickles recipe. I need to try this and I am sure this will be gone for a minute in our table. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe with us.
Wow! That's definitely serious for gluten free eaters. My bff is all gluten free and she could never eat anything fried. I feel like I need to surprise her with this!
I just made this. It was really yummy. What type of pickle chips did you use? I used Famous Dave’s signature spicy pickle chips. And the flavor was a bit overpowering. Also do you leave the chips in the egg dip for any amount of time? My bread crumbs didn’t seem to stick as well as your photo. I will make them again. Thanks you for the recipe!!!
Hi Sue! I've used a variety of pickles. That time around I used grillos pickles. I found them in the refridge section at my Kroger and Whole Foods :0 I didn't leave the chips in the egg a specific amount of time but I did make sure that I flipped the pickle chips to make sure they are completely covered with egg. Then once in the bread crumb mixture, sometimes you have to gently pat the crumbs onto the pickles. Sometime they need an extra helping hand, depending on the pickle 🙂 You are so welcome!
I'm still trying new recipes in my air fryer, and this sounds like a fun one for game day snacks! I'll have to try the air fryer grilled cheese recipe and for tofu too. Yum!
Perfect for game day!! So many good things come from the air fryer!
Ah, the universe is talking to me today and all I see is great ideas for air fryer recipes! I've been on the fence and think that I see an air fryer in my future. : ) I'd love to try your recipe for fried pickles.
Seriously, the air fryer has been the best purchase! Listen to the universe today 🙂
My Christmas wish list this year has an air fryer on it as item #1. Once Santa delivers, I'm totally trying these fried pickles, they sound amazing.
Mine came from Santa too! 🙂
Now this recipe is how I am going to convince my fiance that I need just one more appliance - these look amazing!!
Just one more, won't hurt, right? LOL
I am pickle obsessed, but I have never had them this way. Can’t wait to try!
I am pickle obsessed too! YUM