Air Fryer Fried Pickles Texas Road House Copy Cat Recipe
This Air Fryer Fried Pickles recipe is a delicious Texas Roadhouse copycat that delivers perfectly crispy, golden-brown pickle slices using a healthier air frying method. Coated in a seasoned flour mixture and air fried to perfection, these fried pickles are a fantastic appetizer or snack that pairs wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pickles
- 2 cups sliced dill pickles
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Other
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat while you prepare the pickles.
- Prepare breading mix. In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, mixing thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Coat pickle slices. Dip the sliced dill pickles into the flour mixture, ensuring each slice is coated evenly on all sides for a crisp finish.
- Arrange pickles in air fryer. Place the coated pickle slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap for even cooking.
- Apply cooking spray. Lightly spray the pickles with cooking spray or drizzle a small amount of olive oil to help them crisp up.
- Air fry first side. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to start achieving a golden crust.
- Flip pickles. Carefully turn the pickles over to the other side and spray again lightly with cooking spray to maintain crispiness.
- Air fry second side. Continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes or until the pickles are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and serve. Take the fried pickles out of the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure pickles are well-drained and patted dry before breading to help the coating stick better.
- You can double the garlic powder or add other seasonings like paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
- For an extra crispy coating, dip pickles in beaten egg before dredging in the flour mixture.
- Use a light hand with cooking spray to avoid sogginess and promote crispiness.
- Serve immediately after cooking for optimal crunchiness.
