FAST, VEGETARIAN
You can’t have game day without fun foods like these crispy fried pickles. They are made with panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) and Parmesan cheese for amazing flavor. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Game on!
MAKES 16 TO 24 SLICES
PREP TIME: 12 minutes
COOK TIME: 16 to 20 minutes
FRY: 400°F
3 or 4 whole large dill pickles
2 eggs
⅔ cup panko
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon dried dill
Olive oil spray
1 . Place a parchment liner in the air fryer basket.
2 . Cut the pickles diagonally into ¼-inch-thick slices.
3 . Place the sliced pickles on paper towels and pat dry.
4 . In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Set aside.
5 . In a medium bowl combine the panko, Parmesan cheese, and dill, and toss together.
6 . Working in batches, dip the pickle slices in the egg, then toss in the panko mixture to coat. Make sure to remove any excess egg from the pickles before coating with panko so they will coat evenly.
7 . Place the prepared pickles on the liner in the air fryer in a single layer.
8 . Spray lightly with oil and fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. Repeat with any remaining pickle slices and serve.
Ingredient tip: Any variety of panko—seasoned or plain—will work fine for this recipe. Panko gives a light, crunchy texture, which is why it is my favorite for recipes like this. But you can also use traditional bread crumbs.
PER SERVING (8 SLICES): Calories: 285; Total fat: 11g; Saturated fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 179mg; Sodium: 518mg; Carbohydrates: 29g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 17g