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Easy Air Fryer Fried Pickles

This Air Fryer Fried Pickles offers a healthier twist on the classic deep-fried, crunchy snack.
Course Appetizer, side, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (320g) sliced pickles
  • 1 cup (240g) buttermilk mixed with a dash of Franks hot seasoning (optional)
  • 1 cup (125g) breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup (23g) grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
  • Pat the pickles dry.
  • Put seasoned buttermilk in a bowl.
  • Mix together breadcrumbs, cheese and seasonings in another bowl.
  • Working quickly dip pickles in buttermilk mix, shake to drip off excess buttermilk, dredge both sides of the pickle in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture and add to basket.
  • Keep working quickly to fill the basket, insert the basket into the Air Fryer and fry for 8-10 minutes.
  • About 3 minutes before they’re done, lightly spray the pickles with spray oil so that the breadcrumbs can crisp up and become golden brown.
  • Repeat by breading the rest of the pickles and continuing to fry in batches until finished.

Notes

  • You may need to do this in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your Air Fryer.
  • You can use pre-sliced pickles or slice the pickles yourself.
  • You can slice your pickles into wedges rather than round versions if you want or buy either pre-cut version. 
  • You may want to split your seasoned breadcrumb mixture into 2 bowls as your 1 bowl of seasonings may start to clump together and get soggy from all the dredging of buttermilk coated pickles. 
  • Serve warm or they’ll get soggy if you wait to enjoy them.
  • Use shallow bowls to dredge the pickle chips in. 
  • Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so it is important to always check your food for doneness.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in the fridge for 2 days.
  • There are 8 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of these.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 3mg