Air Fryer Pickles

Dill pickle spears coated in a seasoned batter and panko, then air-fried to a golden crunch—all the texture of deep frying with less oil.

Ingredients

• 3–4 large dill pickles, cut into spears
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Oil spray (optional)

Steps

1. Blot the pickle spears dry using paper towels.
2. Bowl 1: flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Bowl 2: buttermilk and egg, then whisk in 1/4 cup of the flour mixture.
4. Bowl 3: panko, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and olive oil stirred until the crumbs are coated.
5. Coat spears in flour, dunk in the buttermilk batter, then cover with panko.
6. Air fry in a single layer at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until golden. Mist lightly with oil around the 6-minute mark if you want deeper color.

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