Tangy dill pickles snack (Printable)

Tangy dill slices coated in crunchy breading, air-fried to golden crispiness—perfect light snack or appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pickles

01 - 16 dill pickle chips or slices, patted dry

→ Breading

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon milk
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving

11 - Ranch or your favorite dipping sauce

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat completely.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs combined with milk, and one with seasoned panko breadcrumbs including garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, kosher salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat the pickle chips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for optimal breading adhesion.
04 - Dredge each pickle slice through the flour, gently shaking off any surplus.
05 - Submerge the floured pickle slices in the egg and milk mixture, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
06 - Press each coated slice into the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
07 - Place the breaded pickles in a single layer within the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil.
08 - Air-fry the pickles for 6 minutes, then flip, spray lightly again, and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until golden and crisp.
09 - Serve immediately alongside ranch or your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and deep-fried without needing a vat of hot oil or hours of cleanup.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 25 minutes, making them perfect for unexpected guests or late-night snacking.
  • Even people who claim they don't like pickles end up reaching for a second one.
02 -
  • The dryness of your pickles determines everything—even 10 seconds of extra patting time makes a difference between crispy and disappointing.
  • Don't crowd the basket or they'll steam instead of fry, and resist the urge to skip the oil spray or they'll stick and brown unevenly.
03 -
  • Spraying the pickles a second time halfway through cooking is what gets you those deeply golden, evenly browned results—don't skip it.
  • Serve them within minutes of cooking while the interior is still warm and the breading is still at its crispiest; they start to soften after about ten minutes.
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