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Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time8 minsTotal Time23 mins

 4 large dill pickles, cut into spears
 ½ cup all-purpose flour
 ½ tsp paprika
 ¼ tsp garlic powder
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 1 tsp salt, divided
 ½ cup buttermilk
 1 egg
 1 cup panko bread crumbs
 2 tbsp olive oil
 oil spray, optional
1

Dry the pickles with paper towels

2

combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.

3

combine buttermilk (or milk and vinegar/lemon juice) and egg, then add ¼ cup of the flour mixture from the first bowl.

4

combine panko breadcrumbs, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and olive oil with a fork until the oil is evenly distributed.

5

Dredge the pickle spears in the flour mixture, drop them in the buttermilk mixture and then dredge them in the panko mixture until coated evenly.

6

Place pickles spears in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. Use a rack to make a second layer. Cook at 400°F until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Spray with some cooking spray after about 6 minutes for a more golden finish. Repeat with remaining pickles spears.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

4

Amount per serving
Calories111
% Daily Value *
Sodium 325mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 3.4mcg1%
Calcium 4.3mg1%
Iron 6.8mg38%
Potassium 64mg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.