Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Prepare

1. Lay out the pickle slices on a cutting board and pat dry on both sides.
2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Set out a baking sheet or large plate (to put the breaded pickles on before cooking), and a wire cooling rack (to put the cooked pickles on afterwards).

Set up breading station

1. Set up a breading station by lining up 3 shallow bowls next to a baking sheet.  In the farthest bowl from the baking sheet, add the flour.
2. In the next bowl, add the eggs and splash of water, beating with a fork until well combined.
3. In the final bowl, add the panko, breadcrumbs, old bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir well to combine.

Bread pickles

1. Add a pickle slice to the flour bowl and turn to coat, shaking off the excess.
2. Next, add the pickle to the egg bowl and turn to coat, letting the excess drip off.
3. Then add the pickle to the breadcrumb bowl and press gently to adhere the crumbs to the pickle. Flip over and do the same on the other side.
4. Transfer pickle to baking sheet and repeat with remaining pickles.

Air fry

1. Add breaded pickles to the basket of the preheated air fryer, in a single layer and not overlapping. You'll likely need to cook the pickles in batches.
2. Lightly spray with cooking spray, then air fry for 5-8 minutes, flipping over halfway through cooking.
3. Transfer cooked pickles to cooling rack and repeat with remaining batches of pickles.

Cool and serve

1. Let the pickles cool for a few minutes, then serve hot/warm, with desired dipping sauce.