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Air Fryer Keto Fried Pickles

Crunchy and tangy fried pickles made healthier with an air fryer, perfect for a keto diet. Delightfully crispy and flavorful, they are an easy snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients

Pickles and Coating

  • 2 cups dill pickle slices Use fresh dill pickle slices for best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour For coating the pickles.
  • 1 large egg Whisked for dredging.
  • 1 cup pork panko Resembling ground-up pork rinds.
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • to taste sea salt Adjust based on preference.
  • Optional: Avocado oil To spray or brush for extra crispy finish.
  • Optional: Ranch dressing For dipping.

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Pat dry the pickle slices with a kitchen towel and place them in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the pickles with coconut flour and toss gently to coat all sides.
  • In a separate bowl, crack and whisk the egg.
  • In another bowl, mix together pork panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Working in batches, dredge the pickle slices in the egg wash, shaking off excess. Press them into the pork panko mixture and transfer to a plate.

Cooking

  • Arrange the dill pickle slices in a single layer in the air fryer. Do not overcrowd.
  • For extra crispiness, spray or brush the pickles with avocado oil.
  • Air fry the pickles for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying with avocado oil again.

Serving

  • Serve immediately with ranch dressing or preferred dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For optimal crispiness, make sure to pat dry the pickle slices and do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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