The Best Air Fryer Fried Pickles (3 Ingredients)
These fried pickles are made in the air fryer for a crispy, crunchy, and super delicious appetizer or snack. Air fried pickles are perfect for game-day or a quick and healthy snack option. This recipe only requires 3 simple ingredients and is ready to go in no time at all!
These air fryer fried pickles are always at the top of the menu when game season begins. They are super easy to make and incredible delicious to eat. They are also a healthier version of traditional and beloved deep fried pickles.
My kids love this air fryer version of fried pickles. I often make a big batch of these crispy, crunchy little pieces of perfection for an easy after school snack for them to enjoy.
With just three simple ingredients, this snack will satisfy your cravings whole keeping your family’s health in mind. So, let’s dive right in!
why your whole family will love air fried pickles
- Easy to Make
- Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
- Kid Friendly
- Great on the Go Snack
- Irresistible and Healthier For You
ingredients
To make these easy and delicious air fryer fried pickles you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
- pickle chips
- crushed pork rinds – or panko bread crumbs
- egg
- smoked paprika, optional
- salt and pepper, optional
how to make fried pickles in the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F .
Place the crushed pork rinds or panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish; season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix together 1 egg with 1 tsp water in another bowl.
Coat the pickles first in the pork rinds, then the egg wash, and finally back into the pork rinds; shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket; spray with avocado oil for extra crispiness.
Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 5-6 minutes. Let cool and serve with ranch and hot sauce, if desired.
We sure hope you enjoy this fun and delicious easy air fryer snack or appetizer option as much as our little tribe has time and time again. Please leave us a star review and comment if you make these air fried pickle chips!
The Best Air Fryer Fried Pickles (3 Ingredients)
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- KKeto
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
- VGVegetarian
Ingredients
- 16 oz pickle chips, drained
- 1 cup crushed pork rinds , or panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp smoked paprika, optional
- salt and pepper, optional, to taste
- ranch and hot sauce, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the crushed pork rinds or panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish; season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix together 1 egg with 1 tsp water in another bowl.
- Coat the pickles first in the pork rinds, then the egg wash, and finally back into the pork rinds; shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
- Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket; spray with avocado oil for extra crispiness.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 5-6 minutes. Let cool and serve with ranch and hot sauce, if desired.
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