Fried Pickles Air Fryer Ranch (Printer-Friendly)
Crunchy battered pickles air fried until golden and served with creamy ranch for irresistible snacking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups dill pickle chips, drained and patted dry
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Cooking spray or neutral oil, for misting
→ For Serving
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Ranch dressing, chilled
# Steps to Make This:
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Drain the dill pickle chips thoroughly and pat as dry as possible with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Organize three shallow bowls: fill one with all-purpose flour, the next with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Dredge each pickle chip first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and lastly coat generously in the seasoned panko mixture, pressing lightly for adhesion.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place coated pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap. Lightly mist the tops with cooking spray or brush sparingly with oil.
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Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping pickles halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly to enhance texture.
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Transfer fried pickles to a serving plate and accompany with chilled ranch dressing for dipping.
# Additional Notes:
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Allowing the breaded pickles to rest for 5 minutes before air frying improves coating adherence.
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Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure optimal crispiness and even cooking.
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A light coating of oil or spray is sufficient; excessive oil leads to a soggy texture.
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Panko breadcrumbs yield the crispiest result, but a combination of panko and standard breadcrumbs is also effective.