Air Fryer Pickle Chips Ranch (Printable version)

Crispy air-fried pickle chips paired with cool ranch dip for a satisfying crunchy snack.

# What you need:

→ Pickle Chips

01 - 1 cup dill pickle slices, drained and patted dry
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon milk
05 - 1 cup panko bread crumbs
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Ranch Dip

11 - 1/2 cup sour cream
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons milk
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
15 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
18 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Dry the pickle slices thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls. Place flour in the first bowl. In the second bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 tablespoon milk. In the third bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Dredge each pickle slice in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, then coat evenly in the seasoned panko bread crumbs.
04 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange the breaded pickle slices in a single layer, leaving space between each.
05 - Set the air fryer to 400°F. Cook pickles for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
06 - In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Chill until serving.
07 - Plate hot pickle chips and present with ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy without deep frying
  • Ready in under twenty minutes
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to make vegan
  • Pantry-friendly coating ingredients
  • Pairs perfectly with homemade or store-bought ranch
02 -
  • Crispy snack without any deep oil
  • Pickle chips made ahead freeze well
  • Perfect with a range of dippable sauces
  • Pickle quality makes a real difference.
03 -
  • For maximum crunch use fresh panko and mist thoroughly with cooking spray.
  • Use a rack to prevent soggy bottoms if your fryer allows.
  • Adding smoked paprika was a game-changer in my house and is worth the tiny extra step.

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