Fried pickles… need I say more? One of my favorite things to enjoy at the local theater is their fried pickles. Nice sized spears that are perfectly crisp on the outside and hot as hell and juice on the inside. Perfect for dipping into some ranch on the side while watching a movie.
I’ve tried my hand at faux fried pickles, by way of baking before. And while they pickles turned out pretty good, they were still missing a bit of that crunch factor. …As most faux fried things tend too. So, now that there’s an air fryer in the house I thought it was the perfect time to air fry some pickles!
These Air Fryer Fried Pickles are made with a whole wheat white flour and very little oil, making them perfectly delicious and yet fairly guilt-free. They’re crispy on the outside, and hot and juicy on the inside. Just like a fried pickle is supposed to be.
I like to serve mine with a small side of a light or homemade ranch for dipping on the side, but they’d be great with whatever sort of dip you prefer dunking in. Or… no dip at all! These pickles are perfectly good all on their own too.
Of course, being as these are a hot snack you’ll want to be sure that they’re eaten right away. The longer they sit, the more ‘wimpy’ they will become. So be sure that you’re ready to enjoy them as soon as you pop them out of the air fryer!
TheSkinnyFork.com Fried pickles are made a bit more healthy by way of the air fryer. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Perfect for dipping in ranch as an appetizer or snack! Prep Time: 5 Minutes • Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 Pickle Spear • Calories: 54 • Fat: 1 g • Saturated Fat: 0 g • Carb: 8 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 2 g • Sugar: 1 g • Sodium: 303 mg
• 1/4 C. Whole Wheat White Flour
• 1 Whole Large Eggs
• 1/2 C. Panko
• 6 Pickle Spears
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
Directions:
Pat dry the 6 pickle spears with a paper towel. And I do mean DRY.
Set up a ‘dredging station’ with the 1/4 C. flour in one bowl, the 1 egg in a second bowl, and the final bowl with the 1/2 C. panko.
Dip each pickle spear into the flour.
Then into the egg.
And finally into the panko to coat completely.
Set the spears into the basket of the air fryer and give them a light spritz of non-stick cooking spray.
Secure and close the air fryer and set it to 400 degrees for seven minutes.
Once done, remove from the air fryer and enjoy right away!
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Nutritional Claims: Low Fat Abs • Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Dairy Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • No Sugar Added • Sulphite Free • Kosher
