Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Posted: 07/28/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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This recipe is a pickle lover’s dream come true! Pickles fried in the air fryer are crispy, juicy, and insanely addictive. Even better, this recipe is also keto and gluten free!
What You’ll Need
- Dill pickles
- Eggs
- Heavy cream
- Almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Cayenne pepper
- Avocado oil spray
How To Make Them
- Cut the pickles in half lengthwise, then cut them again into quarters.
- Mix together the eggs and the heavy cream in a shallow dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, almond flour, and the seasoning.
- Dip the pickle slices in the egg mixture.
- Dip the egg-coated pickles into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat each side well.
- Put the pickles on a tray or plate and freeze until the coating becomes solid, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. When it’s heated, spray the air fryer baking sheet or basket with the oil so that the pickles won’t stick.
- Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with some more oil.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 400º F. Flip them halfway through the cook time.
Chef’s Tips
- If you’re on a keto diet, make sure you use sugar-free pickles. We used Bubbies for ours.
- No need to run out a buy a block of parmesan to grate! You can use pre-grated parm, including the kind that comes in a plastic shaker!
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs
- Air Fryer Shrimp with Comeback Sauce
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles
These pickles fried in the air fryer are absolutely addictive and perfectly crispy.
servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dill pickles about 4 medium-large pickles
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup parmesan cheese See Notes
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- avocado oil spray
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Instructions
- Cut the pickles in half lengthwise, then cut them again into quarters. Mix together the eggs and the heavy cream in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, almond flour, and the seasoning.
- Dip the pickle slices in the egg mixture, then into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat each side well. Put the pickles on a tray or plate and freeze until the coating becomes solid, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. When it's heated, spray the air fryer baking sheet or basket with the oil so that the pickles won't stick. Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with some more oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 400º F. Flip them halfway through the cook time.
Notes
- Keto: Make sure pickles are sugar free.
- Parmesan: Can use any type of grated, including from a plastic shaker.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 132kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Total Carbs: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 88mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
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