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air fryer fried pickles

Healthier Fried Pickles

Jacklin Altman
This bar-food fave gets lightened up by way of the air fryer, creating a crispy, crunchy snack that's irresistible. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these are perfect to make for your next party (or party of 1). 
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • ~30-40 pickle chips
  • 1/3 cup of flour tossed on dry pickles
Egg Mixture:
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce I use Frank's Red Hot or Cholula
Dredge Mixture:
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Dipping Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp nonfat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1.5 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • If required, preheat air fryer to 390F
  • Dry pickle chips and toss in flour, shaking off any excess
  • Combine egg mixture ingredients in small bowl
  • Combine dredge mixture ingredients in medium bowl
  • Dip floured pickle chips into egg mixture, then bread-crumb mixture
  • Place finished pickle chips on sprayed air fryer sheet, each about 1/4 inch apart (you don't want them to be too crowded or they won't fry properly)
  • Spray pickle chips with cooking spray before frying
  • Air fry at 390F for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown
  • Combine sauce ingredients and serve alongside freshly air-fried pickle chips, and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1314mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, dairy free, appetizer, pickles, weight watchers, WW, snack
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