Here’s a crispy, tangy, crowd-pleasing Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles recipe—easy to make and perfect as a snack or appetizer.
🥒 Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles
🧾 Ingredients
- 6–8 large dill pickles (whole)
- 100 g cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best)
- Cooking spray or a little oil
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep the pickles
- Slice pickles in half lengthwise
- Scoop out a little of the center to make space for filling
- Pat dry with paper towels (important for crispiness)
2. Make the filling
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, parsley, and black pepper
- Stir until smooth and well combined
3. Stuff them
- Fill each pickle half generously with the cheese mixture
4. Bread the pickles
Set up 3 bowls:
- Flour
- Beaten eggs
- Breadcrumbs
Dip each stuffed pickle:
- Flour → Egg → Breadcrumbs
5. Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F)
- Lightly spray pickles with oil
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy
🍽️ Serve with
- Ranch dip
- Garlic mayo
- Spicy ketchup
🔥 Tips
- Dry pickles well or coating won’t stick
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
If you want, I can give you a cheesy jalapeño version or a low-calorie version too.
