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Crispy Air Fryer Pickle Chips with Ranch Dip

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These crispy air fryer pickle chips are a quick, crunchy snack with a tangy dill pickle center and a thick, golden breading. Served with a homemade ranch dip, they’re perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a salty treat.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz jar dill pickle chips or slices, drained (thick-cut preferred)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for breading)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (for breading)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (for ranch dip)
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder (for ranch dip)
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Optional: hot sauce (for spicy ranch dip)
  • Optional: parmesan cheese (add to breading)
  • Optional: gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs (for GF adaptation)

Instructions

  1. Drain pickle chips and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: Bowl 1 with flour, salt, and pepper; Bowl 2 with beaten eggs; Bowl 3 with panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each pickle chip in flour, shake off excess, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat in breadcrumb mixture. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps (double-dip). Lay breaded chips on a plate or baking sheet.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Spray air fryer basket lightly with oil (optional). Arrange pickle chips in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed.
  6. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy. Add 1-2 minutes if needed for extra crisp.
  7. While chips cook, make ranch dip: combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Transfer hot pickle chips to a serving plate, sprinkle with extra dill or parmesan if desired, and serve immediately with ranch dip.

Notes

Double-dip breading ensures extra crunch. Pat pickles dry for best results. For gluten-free, use GF flour and breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo and yogurt. Keep finished chips warm in a low oven if cooking in batches. Reheat leftovers in air fryer for 2-3 minutes to re-crisp.

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