Air Fryer Crispy Pickles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Pickles
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1 cup sliced pickles, drained well
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoons flour
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1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Cooking spray or oil for spritzing
→ For the Dip
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¼ cup sour cream
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ cup minced onions (the finer the better)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried dill (optional but recommended)
# Instructions:
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Grab some paper towels and lay your pickle slices on them. Cover with more paper towels and press gently. Let them sit for a few minutes to dry out - this is crucial for getting that crispy coating to stick!
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In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. This gooey mixture might look a bit weird, but trust me, it's the perfect sticky base for your breadcrumbs.
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Pour the panko breadcrumbs into another shallow dish. Set up your dipping assembly line: pickles, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs, then a clean baking sheet.
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One by one, dunk each pickle slice into the egg mixture, making sure it's fully coated. Then drop it into the panko and press gently to make sure those crispy crumbs stick all over. Place your breaded pickle on the baking sheet and continue until all pickles are coated.
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Heat your air fryer to 400°F. When it's hot, arrange your breaded pickles in a single layer with a bit of space between each (you'll probably need to work in batches). Give them a light spray with oil, then air fry for 5-7 minutes until starting to turn golden.
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Open up your air fryer, carefully flip each pickle slice, give them another light spray of oil, and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until they're golden brown and irresistibly crispy.
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While your pickles are cooking, stir together the sour cream, mayo, salt, pepper, minced onions, garlic, and dried dill in a small bowl. The longer this sits, the better the flavors will meld together.
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Transfer your hot, crispy pickle chips to a serving plate with your creamy dip on the side. Watch them disappear faster than you can say "fried pickles!"
# Notes:
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Air fryer fried pickles give you all the crunch without the mess and extra calories of deep frying.
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Make sure your pickles are well-dried before coating - this is the secret to getting the breading to stick properly.
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These are best served immediately while hot and crispy, but you can reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F.