I’m a little late to the deep fryer party, but now I’m obsessed! I want to try all the best deep fryer recipes: grilled cheeses, chicken parmesan, fried okra….. everything! This gorgeous countertop appliance amazes me every time with its ability to crisp and brown different foods, like these fried pickles. Seriously, one bite and you won’t believe they weren’t fried. They’re so quick and easy to make for an after school snack, appetizer or festive snack at home – eat them hot and fresh with homemade ranch!
Are pickles good in the deep fryer?
They’re better than good! Sometimes I don’t feel like using a cast iron skillet full of hot oil, but the deep fryer is the perfect solution. These pickles are nice and crispy and a little healthier.
How do I get the breadcrumbs to stick to the pickles?
Make sure the pickles are completely dry before breading them. The best way to do this is to place the pickles on a layer of paper towels and dry them with more paper towels. Remove as much moisture as possible.
YIELDS: 4 serving(s)
PREP TIME: 40 mins
TOTAL TIME: 40 mins
Ingredients :
- 1 16-oz. jar dill pickle chips, drained
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 large egg whites
- 2/3 c. breadcrumbs
- 1/3 c. yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Cooking spray (use olive oil spray for the best flavor)
- Ranch dressing, for serve
Directions :
- For the pickles: Preheat a 3 1/2-quart air fryer to 390ºF. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with paper towels and spread out the pickles on the towels; pat dry with more paper towels, pressing gently to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Put the flour in a medium bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of water until frothy. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and salt.
- Bread the pickles, 4 to 6 at a time. First, toss the pickles in the flour and shake off any excess. Then, dunk them in the egg mixture to completely coat and shake to remove any excess. Finally, toss them in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Arrange the breaded pickles on the rack on the baking sheet.
- Spray half of the breaded pickles with cooking spray, then arrange sprayed-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray the pickles again. Cook until very crunchy and browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Lightly sprinkle the pickles with salt, remove to a serving plate, and repeat with the remaining pickles. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
