First, coat, then air fry! Vegan Air Fried Pickles are crispy, tangy, and easy. Perfect for kids, parties, and healthy snacking.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10–12 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups pickle slices or spears, patted dry
- ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- First, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Next, set up coating stations: Place plant milk in one bowl, flour in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Then, coat the pickles: Dip each pickle into flour, then plant milk, and finally breadcrumb mixture.
- After that, place pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Finally, serve hot with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
Tips & Tricks
- Additionally, dry pickles well to help the coating stick.
- Next, don’t overcrowd the air fryer for best crispiness.
- Then, shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Finally, serve immediately so they stay crunchy.
Variations & Benefits
- Kid-Friendly Version: Use plain breadcrumbs and mild spices, then serve with ketchup or vegan ranch.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Spicy Version: Add cayenne or chili powder to breadcrumb mix.
- Health Benefits: Lower in fat than deep-fried pickles and made without eggs or dairy. As a result, they are heart-friendly and vegan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approximate)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Kid-Friendly Serving Ideas
- First, cut pickles smaller for little hands.
- Next, serve with mild dips like ketchup or dairy-free ranch.
- Finally, add fruit or veggie sticks for a fun snack plate.