Fried Baby Pickles

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Fried Baby Pickles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz) jar baby dill pickles; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 egg whites; 1 tbsp water; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tsp seasoning salt; Cooking spray, as needed; Salt, to taste; Ranch dressing, for serving

Fried baby pickles are a crunchy, tangy appetizer made crispy in an air fryer without deep frying. The dill-brined pickles get coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and cornmeal, then air-fried until golden and served with ranch dressing.

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Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1 (16 oz) jar baby dill pickles
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 egg whites
1 tbsp water
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp seasoning salt
Cooking spray, as needed
Salt, to taste
Ranch dressing, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Strain the pickles and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
2
Set up a three-station breading station. In the first bowl, add flour. In the second, whisk together egg whites and water. In the third, combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, and seasoning salt.
3
Working one at a time, dredge each pickle in flour, dip it in the egg white mixture, then fully coat it in the cornmeal mixture.
4
Place the breaded pickles in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5
Lightly spray the pickles with cooking spray.
6
Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
7
Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8
Once cooked, remove the pickles from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle with a little salt.
9
Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat pickles completely dry with paper towels before breading — this prevents steam from making them soggy during cooking.
Don't skip the egg white binder; it helps the breadcrumb coating adhere evenly and creates a crunchier crust.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and prevent sticking.
Serve within 5 minutes of cooking for maximum crispness; they soften quickly as they cool.

Substitutions

All-purpose flour → cornstarch (creates extra-crispy texture with less gluten)
Breadcrumbs → panko breadcrumbs (larger crumbs yield a coarser, crunchier crust)
Seasoning salt → garlic powder + paprika + salt (adjust to taste preference)
Egg whites → whole eggs or aquafaba (1/4 cup per egg white equivalent)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover fried pickles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispness.