Pat the pickles bone-dry before dredging or the coating slides right off in the oil. A cornmeal-flour mix gives the crunch that holds against the wet pickle. Fry hot and fast so they crisp before the pickle goes to mush.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
VegetarianDairy-free
Contains eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for4servings
Dill pickles
Sliced into chips and dried well; the tang is the whole point.
Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.
Can you freeze Fried Pickles? — Not ideal
You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.
Can you make Fried Pickles ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Fried Pickles gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is Fried Pickles vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has egg. Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
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