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Crispy Air Fryer Pickle Fries

A stack of golden brown, crispy air fryer pickle fries seasoned with herbs on a white plate.
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Make crunchy, tangy pickle fries in your air fryer. This recipe uses a double-coating method for maximum crispness without deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle spears or chips, drained well
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
  • Cooking spray (oil-based)

Instructions

  1. Remove pickles from the jar and place them on several layers of paper towels. Pat them completely dry. This step is important for a crispy coating.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. In the second dish, place the beaten eggs. In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, if using.
  3. Working with a few pickles at a time, dredge them first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. Dip the floured pickles into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Press the pickles firmly into the panko mixture until fully coated. Place the coated pickles on a wire rack or plate.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
  7. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the pickle fries in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
  8. Lightly spray the tops of the coated pickles with cooking spray.
  9. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Spray the second side lightly with cooking spray before the flip. The fries are done when the coating is golden brown and crunchy.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For best results, do not skip drying the pickles. Excess moisture prevents the coating from sticking and crisping.
  • If you prefer spears over chips, use whole dill pickle spears and ensure they fit well in your air fryer basket.
  • For a spicy kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
  • If you are making a large batch, keep the cooked pickle fries warm on a baking sheet in a low oven (200 degrees F) while you finish the remaining batches.

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