Dessert

Air-Fried Pickles Recipe

ByHugo Harnd January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Introduction

Air-fried pickles are a crispy, flavorful snack that’s easy to make at home. This recipe uses a crunchy panko coating and a hint of dill to elevate classic dill pickle slices into a satisfying appetizer or party treat.

The image shows three crispy, golden-brown fried round slices stacked and spread directly on a white plate. One of the slices is broken, revealing a soft, light yellow inside. Next to the slices, there is a creamy white sauce with green herbs spread on the plate. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface, and part of a basket containing more fried slices is visible on the top right. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

32 dill pickle slices
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
Cooking spray
Ranch salad dressing, optional

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the pickle slices on paper towels and let them rest for about 15 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. The drier the pickles, the better the coating will stick.
Step 2: Prepare three shallow bowls for dredging. In the first bowl, mix the flour and salt. In the second, whisk together eggs, pickle juice, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. In the third, combine panko bread crumbs and fresh dill.
Step 3: Coat each pickle slice by first dipping it in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, followed by the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
Step 4: Arrange the coated pickles in a single layer on a greased tray inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 5: Flip the pickles, spritz them with cooking spray, and continue air-frying for another 5 to 7 minutes until evenly crispy and browned. If the panko mixture becomes wet or clumpy, add extra panko to maintain a crisp coating.
Step 6: Serve warm with ranch salad dressing, if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add some grated Parmesan cheese to the panko mixture.
Try substituting dill for other fresh herbs like parsley or chives to vary the flavor.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also bake these pickles at 425°F on a wire rack over a baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Storage

Store any leftover air-fried pickles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat and keep them crispy, place them in a preheated 375°F air fryer or oven for a few minutes until warmed through.