Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles – A Must-Try Snack!
Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles are crispy, tangy, and cheesy pickle halves filled with a savory cream cheese mixture, breaded, and air-fried to perfection—ideal for parties or a snack craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed pickle halves
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 dill pickles, halved lengthwise
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Slice the pickles in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers slightly. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each pickle half with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each pickle in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place breaded pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking spray, and cook for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Add crumbled bacon for more flavor.
- Use jalapeños or hot sauce for heat.
- Make gluten-free using almond flour and GF breadcrumbs.
- Freeze uncooked breaded pickles for later and cook from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pickle half
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
