Air Fryer Fried Pickles

A paper-lined serving dish piled with fried pickles. A cup of ranch is also in the dish, with one pickle partially dipped in the ranch.

4.6 from 51 votes

Yield: 4 Servings

Light, tangy, and crispy, Air Fryer Fried Pickles are healthier than the restaurant version. Serve them up with a side of ranch and some juicy burgers for a fun date night or family meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Ingredients

1 32 ounce jar sliced dill pickles, drained
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Ranch dressing, optional, for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, drain the pickles on a plate lined with a paper towel, to soak up the excess juice.
Whisk the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, paprika, and cayenne powder together in a shallow bowl.
Toss 15 pickle slices in the flour mixture at a time, and then shake off the excess.
Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, and layer the pickles into the basket. Space them evenly so the air can circulate.
Spray the tops of the pickles with more cooking spray, and air-fry for 5 minutes.
Flip the pickles over, spray them with cooking spray again, and air-fry for 4 - 5 more minutes, or until golden-brown.
Repeat this process with the remaining pickles.
Serve immediately, with ranch if desired.

Notes

Do not crowd the air fryer basket. The pickles should be in a single layer, evenly spaced, or they will not be crispy and golden-brown.
I use 100% olive oil nonstick spray. It’s important to spray them if you want them to brown.
Make sure to drain the excess juice from the pickles before you put them in the flour mixture, or they will be soggy.
If you want a slightly different flavor, try tossing the pickles in a small amount of mustard before coating them in the flour mixture.
These pickles are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in your air fryer or in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes, or until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 159kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 405mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g