Make crunchy, flavorful garlic dill pickles using your air fryer. This recipe delivers a satisfying crisp without deep frying.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Appetizer
Method:Air Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 jar (16 ounces) dill pickle chips, drained well
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray (oil-based)
Instructions
Drain the pickle chips thoroughly and pat them completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
Set up a dredging station: Place flour in one shallow bowl, whisk the egg in a second bowl, and mix the panko breadcrumbs, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a third bowl.
Dredge each pickle chip first in the flour, shaking off excess.
Dip the floured chip into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
Coat the chip completely in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
Spray the tops of the pickles lightly with cooking spray.
Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and crisp.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, chill the breaded pickles on a wire rack for 15 minutes before air frying.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain crisp texture.
Use pickle spears instead of chips if preferred, adjusting cook time slightly.