Air Fryer Pickle Spears
Air Fryer Pickle Spears have an extraordinary crunch and a crispy tangy taste. You’ll love these air fryer deep fried pickles because they are made with so less oil & under 15 mins. Just dredge the dill pickles and air fry until crispy & golden.
Ingredients
- 10 pickle spears (**we used dill pickle spears.)
- 1/3 cups All-Purpose Flour (**you can sub it with whole wheat flour or even almond flour.)
- 2 small Eggs (**whisked. Or use 1 large or extra large egg.)
- 1 cup Panko Bread crumbs. (**lightly toasted on a skillet on the stove top until lightly golden.)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika (**smoked paprika.)
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Salt (**optional.)
Directions
- 1
Drain the pickles in a colander or strainer and lay them flat on a kitchen towel for few mins. This will help drain out the excess mositure from the pickles. Than, pat them dry with the help of kitchen towels.
- 2
Make a temporary assembly station on the table or kitchen counter in the following order. Put flour in a plate, add all the seasonings mentioned above in the "Seasonings" section of the ingredients list and whisk to mix well. Whisk eggs in another bowl. Place toatsted panko breadcrumbs in a separate plate.
- 3
Pre-heat the air fryer at 400 F for 2-3 mins. Place the panko coated pickles into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure there's enough space inbetween the pickles, do not overcrowd or stack them. Now, spray the pickle spears generously with cooking oil spray.