Air Fryer Pickles

{WW Green 1, Blue 1, Purple 1, Vegetarian}

You will love this Air Fryer Pickles recipe. It’s so easy, and the pickles are really wonderful. You don’t need to drain them on paper towels like a lot of recipes call for, you just take them from the jar, and drop them in the coating, place them in the air fryer, spray them with dash of oil, and they come out crunchy, and crispy, and so delicious dipped in the tangy sauce. This one will be a favorite.

Best of all, you use a store-bought Shake N Bake Chicken seasoned coating mix!  You don’t even have to spend the time to make your own.  I was shocked at how easy, delicious, and fast this was to whip up.

🍓 Ingredients

You literally only need two ingredients plus some olive oil spray to make these incredible air fryer pickles. They are just as great as when you buy them at a restaurant too; only you don’t even have to leave the house.

Pickles – We love to use Bread and Butter pickle chips when making this tasty appetizer. You could use regular dill chips if you wanted, it’s excellent either way. Or if you wanted to go wild, you could use a spicy or sweet pickle chip instead. The options are endless!

Shake and Bake – Use the extra crispy Shake and Bake so your fried pickles have a crunchy exterior and a soft interior. Shake and Bake has been around forever and I love adding it into my recipes because it has so much flavor and is easy to work with.

Dipping Sauce – You can use any dipping sauce that you like, but I have included my homemade tangy dipping sauce for you below. You can print it out and use it for other recipes as well. It’s made of Miracle Whip, ketchup, dill, and a few other simple ingredients. You can’t help but love it.

🍽️ Instructions

It’s fantastic to make pickles in the air fryer! You don’t have to worry about deep frying them (and all the calories that come with that), and there is virtually no work on your end. Take a look at how easy it is:

First Step: Place a few of the bread and butter pickle chips into the Shake N Bake coating.  I used a Ziplock bag instead on their bag, as you won’t use all of the seasoning.  Shake the pickles in the mix, so they are completely coated. Place the sliced pickles in the air fryer. Use a little bit of olive oil and spray the pickles. This will keep the coating from coming off during cooking. Turn on the temperature to the air fryer to 400 degrees. Cook for 9 minutes. 

Second Step: While the pickles are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. Use a small bowl and mix the Miracle Whip, ketchup, dill, sugar, garlic salt, Tabasco, and lemon juice. Stir until the ingredients are mixed well. Serve the fried pickles along with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

NOTE:  Extra crispy Shake N Bake comes with two coating pouches per package. I used just a little bit of the seasoned coating at a time and saved the rest for a dinner.

🍴 Meal Prep Instructions

You can make these air fried pickles up to 2-3 days ahead of time. Cook them in the air fryer. Then let them cool and place them in the fridge in a container with a snug-fitting lid. When you are ready to serve, put them in the air fryer again to heat up. It takes about 5-7 minutes until they are hot all the way through.

‼️ Freezer Friendly Instructions

Cook the air fryer pickles as directed. Then place them on a large baking sheet, so they aren’t touching. Put the pan in the freezer for 2-3 hours until they are frozen. Put the pickles in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

For serving the pickles, you will need to warm them up in the air fryer. They don’t have to be thawed. Once they are hot, you can eat them. Another option is to heat them in the oven. Just skip the microwave, or they will end up soggy. 

📌 Reasons Why An Air Fryer Is A Great Accessory

There are many many reasons why I enjoy cooking with my air fryer. If you don’t have one or haven’t used it yet, you’ll be glad to read these reasons why you should try it. 

• You don’t need to fry food in lots of oils. I love fried food as much as the next person, but it’s not always the healthiest option. That’s why I love that you can make food in the air fryer and end up with similar results without the guilt. 
• It’s fast. Cooking food is very fast and easy in the air fryer. All you need to do is add in the food and turn halfway through cooking. Then eat it, and you’ll be glad you did. 
• Food is crispy and delicious. Can you ever get enough crispy yumminess? I know I can’t, and making all sorts of foods gives me the best crunch for my buck. 
• The air fryer is easy to store. They are compact and can easily fit in a pantry, shelf, or be left on your countertop for easy access. 

🥣 Variations

It’s next to impossible to have enough air fryer pickles because they are so good. I always keep going back for more, and I am sure you will do the same. Here are a few variations you may enjoy. 

• Sweet Pickles – I love sweet pickles! Why not bread and air fry some to add extra zip to the flavor. 
• Bread and Butter Pickles – They usually have just enough spiciness to them to add more flavor. Try it and see. 
• Dill Pickle Spears – This will have a nice tangy taste that will go really well with the dipping sauce.

🥄 Don’t miss out on these other tasty air fryer recipes. 

• Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli – Make a batch of this air fryer roasted broccoli to go with all your favorite meals. It’s a lovely way to add nutrients while tasting great. 
• Air Fryer Chicken Livers – I love livers and gizzards every now and then, and they turned out amazing well in the air fryer.  I will never go back to cooking them in the oven or frying them in a skillet.
• Air Fryer Sweet Asian Chili Chicken Wings – These sweet and spicy wings are absolutely heavenly. Make a meal out of them or serve them as an appetizer. 
• Cheesy Roasted Air Fryer Asparagus – Asparagus has won a special place in my heart because it’s so cheesy and good. Give it a try, and you’ll see. 
• Air Fryer Ravioli – I am head over heels in love with this ravioli. It’s crispy and delightful. Dipping it in the homemade marinara takes it to the next level. 
• Air Fryer Cornish Hen – If you want something incredible for dinner, this recipe for air fryer cornish hen should be at the top of your list. It’s amazing.