Description

Crispy, golden-brown air fryer fried pickles with a tangy sour cream and onion dip. This healthier alternative to deep-fried pickles delivers all the crunch without the grease, making it a perfect snack or party appetizer.

Ingredients

12–16 pre-sliced dill pickles or whole pickles cut into spears or coins

2 eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp Tabasco sauce (or preferred hot sauce)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)

Oil spray for air fryer

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp finely chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp dried dill

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Dry the pickles thoroughly with paper towels.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper to make the spiced egg wash.
Dip each pickle slice into the egg wash, shaking off excess.
Coat pickles in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently, and place on a baking sheet.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
Arrange pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray both sides lightly with oil.
Air-fry for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve the hot pickles with the sour cream and onion dip.

Notes

Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in air fryer for crispiness.
Customize coating with cornflakes, tortilla chips, or Parmesan.
Make the dip ahead for enhanced flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 pickle slices with dip
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg