Air Fryer Pickle Spears
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Air Fryer Pickle Spears
Description
This recipe transforms pickle spears into crispy air-fried snacks by creating a coating from crushed Ritz crackers seasoned with dill weed and cayenne pepper. After draining moisture from the pickles, they are coated sequentially in flour, egg wash, and the seasoned cracker crumbs. A light spray of cooking spray promotes browning and crispness during air frying at 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
By air frying for 13-15 minutes without flipping, the spears develop a golden and crunchy coating while maintaining the pickle’s characteristic tangy moisture inside. The seasoning balances herbaceous dill with a spicy kick from cayenne. This snack pairs well with creamy dips like Chipotle Ranch.
The recipe allows customization of the crumb seasoning for variations, such as adding Ranch seasoning or Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning for additional flavor profiles. It is convenient for preparing multiple spears quickly and without oil immersion.
Ingredients
- 1 leeve Ritz crackers
- ½ tablespoon dill weed
- 5-6 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg large
- 9-10 pickle spears I used spicy Claussen pickle spears
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Crack a large egg into a bowl and whisk.
- Add roughly 1 cup of flour to a plate.
- Add Riz crackers, dill weed, and cayenne pepper to a food processor and pulse until you achieve fine crumbs.
- Lay the pickle spears out on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Coat a pickle spear in flour, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Then dip the flour-coated pickle spear in egg wash, making sure to cover all of the flour.
- Roll the egg-washed pickle spear in the seasoned Ritz cracker crumbs.
- Add the pickle spear to the air fryer. Repeat these steps with the remaining pickle spears. You will have enough ingredients to make 9-10.
- Once all of the pickle spears have been coated, spray them all with a light coat of cooking spray.
- Air fry the pickle spears at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 13-15minutes, until nice and crisp. No need to flip halfway through.
- Serve with Chipotle Ranch sauce.
Notes
- Ensure pickle spears are patted dry to prevent sogginess in the coating.
- Customize crumb seasoning by adding Ranch or Nashville Hot Chicken seasonings for varied flavors.
- Spray coated pickles lightly with cooking spray before air frying to achieve crispness and browning.
- Air frying at 370°F for 13–15 minutes crisps the coating without the need to flip.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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