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Air fryer gluten free fried pickles with crispy golden breading, tangy pickle slices, fresh dill, and a creamy dipping sauce, served as an easy gluten free appetizer.
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Air Fryer Gluten Free Fried Pickles - Crispy, Tangy, and Easy

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Pickles: 1 large jar of dill pickle chips or spears (about 2–3 cups drained). Chips get crispier; spears are juicier.
  • Gluten-free flour: 1/2 cup (a 1:1 all-purpose GF blend works best).
  • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons (helps with crunch).
  • Eggs: 2 large, beaten.
  • Gluten-free breadcrumbs: 1 to 1 1/4 cups (panko-style GF breadcrumbs give the best texture).
  • Seasonings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Salt: Start with 1/4 teaspoon for the coating, then season to taste after cooking. Pickles are salty, so go light at first.
  • Cooking oil spray: Avocado or olive oil spray for the air fryer basket and tops.
  • Optional dip: Ranch, chipotle mayo, or a quick sauce of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of dill.

Instructions

  • Prep the pickles: Drain the pickles well. Spread on paper towels and pat dry thoroughly. Removing excess moisture is key for a crisp coating.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Set to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. A hot basket helps the coating set right away.
  • Set up your dredging station: In one shallow bowl, mix gluten-free flour and cornstarch. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine GF breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Coat the pickles: Work in small batches. Toss pickles in the flour mixture to coat lightly, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess. Place on a plate or tray as you go.
  • Oil the basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Arrange and spray: Place coated pickles in a single layer in the basket, not touching. Lightly mist the tops with oil spray for even browning.
  • Air fry: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying again if needed. Chips should be golden and crisp; spears may need 2–3 extra minutes.
  • Taste and season: Transfer to a cooling rack or plate. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt if needed and a little extra dill if you like.
  • Serve: Enjoy hot with ranch, spicy mayo, or your favorite dip.