Air Fryer Pickles

By: Air Fryer Eats Team

Updated: August 19, 2024

These easy Air Fryer Pickles require only 3 ingredients and take less than 10 minutes to cook.

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What Type of Pickles Are Best?

Hamburger dill pickle chips are a great option, as they’re not too sweet or sour and taste great with panko breading.

One 32-ounce jar of pickle rounds will yield roughly six servings of air-fried pickles.

You can also use homemade pickles for this recipe. I recommend slicing your pickles into quarter-inch rounds in that case.

How to Make These Pickles

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  1. Place pickle rounds between two paper towels and pat dry. In a small bowl, beat the egg and add the panko bread crumbs to another bowl.
  2. Dip the pickle chips in the scrambled egg.
  3. Place the pickle rounds into the panko bread crumbs, coating both sides evenly.
  4. Fry at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping the pickle slices with a pair of tongs or a fork halfway through cooking.
overhead shot of air fryer pickles in a round air fryer basket

Recipe Tips

  • Don’t crowd the pan! Be sure to spread your breaded pickles in a single layer in your air fryer basket..
  • To get the crispiest fried pickle coating, set your air fryer to a high temperature for frying. 8 minutes at 400 degrees is ideal.
  • Flip the pickles halfway through cooking to ensure they are crisp on both sides.
  • This recipe is super easy and isn’t an exact science. If you find that you’re running out of beaten egg or panko while breading your pickle chips, just add more!
  • You can make your air-fried pickle chips gluten-free by using your favorite brand of gluten-free bread crumbs.

How to Serve

a hand dipping a fried pickle slice into a cup of ranch dressing

Serve with a savory and sweet batch of air fryer BBQ wings and dig in!

They also go well with spicy air fryer fried chicken.

Try some of these sauce options too!

  • Ranch dressing
  • BBQ Ranch Sauce
  • Cajun sauce – mix together mayo, ketchup, and cajun seasoning
  • Zesty horseradish sauce – combine mayo, sour cream, horseradish, a pinch of sugar, and salt & pepper to taste
a plate of air fryer fried pickles with a small cup of ranch dressing for dipping
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5 from 7 votes

Air Fryer Pickles

Is there anything more crave-worthy than a hot, crispy, juicy batch of fried pickles? These easy Air Fryer Pickles require only 3 ingredients and take less than 10 minutes to cook.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 58kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 32 oz pickle slices
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Remove the pickle rounds from the jar and drain the liquid. Place the pickle rounds between two paper towels. Pat to remove moisture.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg.
  • In another bowl, pour in the panko bread crumbs.
  • Dip the pickles one at a time into the egg mixture, then into the panko bread crumbs to coat. Make sure to coat both sides of each pickle slice with the bread crumbs.
  • Place the pickle chips into a single layer in your air fryer.
  • Fry at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping the pickle slices with a pair of tongs or a fork halfway through cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • I used a gluten-free panko bread crumb mixture to meet my dietary restrictions.ย  I specifically used Ian’s brand gluten-free Italian seasoned panko and it was delicious. Use whatever panko bread crumbs fit your needs and your taste.
  • Run out of egg and panko bread crumbs in your bowl? Just add more. This recipe is super easy!
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
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14 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Fried pickles are one of my favorites! I love that you made these in the air fryer. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. I didn’t learn about them until I was an adult. Phew was I missing out! Be sure to come back and let me know how you liked the recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    Air Fryer Pickles are THE best. I had to make them in batches because I have a smaller air fryer but they were awesome!

5 from 7 votes

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