Oven Fried Pickles

A plate of breaded, baked zucchini fries garnished with chopped chives, with a bowl of red dipping sauce and fresh green herbs in the background.

These oven fried pickles deliver the crunchy, tangy bite you want without breaking out a deep fryer. A crisp breaded coating and hot oven heat give them that classic fried texture while keeping things lighter and simple.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Sides, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fryer, appetizer, batch, batter, breading, crispy, dill, dill pickles, dipping sauce, fried pickle, fried pickles recipe, fry, fryer, garlic powder, golden brown, pickle, spear

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings Pieces

Calories 35kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

8 Pieces Mini Pickles whole
1/4 Cup Coconut Flour
1/2 Egg beat and use half
1/2 Cup Breading

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain the pickle slices well and pat them dry, then set out the coconut flour, eggs, and breading for easy coating.
Lightly coat each pickle slice in coconut flour, shaking off any excess. This helps the egg stick and creates a crisp base layer.
Whisk the eggs until smooth, then dip each floured pickle slice into the egg, coating both sides. Let any excess drip off before breading.
Press the egg-coated pickles into the seasoned breading until fully covered. This final layer is what gives them a golden, crunchy texture.
Arrange the pickles in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flip, then bake 5 more minutes until crisp and golden. Serve warm with ranch, spicy mayo, or your favorite dip.

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Notes

Pat the Pickles Dry First: Excess moisture makes the coating soggy, so blot each slice well with paper towels. Dry pickles help the breading stick better and crisp up nicely in the oven.
Preheat Your Baking Sheet: Place the baking sheet in the oven while it preheats. This gives the bottom of the pickles an instant sizzle and adds extra crunch.
Use a Wire Rack for Even Crispiness: Placing pickles on a rack lets the hot air circulate around them. No flipping needed, and both sides come out golden.
Spray with Oil for That Fried Finish: A light spray of olive oil or avocado oil gives the coating a satisfying crunch. Don’t drench, just mist for that perfect crispy bite.

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