Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
25 min
Total Time:
40 min
Servings:
4-6
Air-fried instead of deep-fried, these pickle spears are crispy and FLAMIN' HOT® delicious. Serve them as an impressive game-night snack or appetizer and win rave reviews.
Ingredients
- Air-Fryer Pickle Spears:
- Dipping Sauce:
How to make it
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1
Air-Fryer Pickle Spears: In food processor, pulse DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Add Parmesan and pulse to combine. Transfer to shallow dish.
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2
Into medium bowl, add flour.
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3
In another medium bowl, whisk eggs.
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4
Pat pickle spears dry with paper towel. Dredge spears in flour, dip in eggs and roll in ground chips mixture until well coated. Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
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5
Preheat air fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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6
In batches to avoid crowding, arrange breaded pickle spears in air-fryer basket. Air-fry, flipping halfway through, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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7
Dipping Sauce: In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickle juice, garlic, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
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8
Serve air-fryer pickle spears with sauce for dipping.
Tips & Tricks
- Alternatively, serve air-fryer pickles with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
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