Vegan Air Fried Fried Pickles

The Vegan Air-Fried Fried Pickles are an amazing snack for vegans. This is because there are plant-based ingredients in this recipe. The number of calories is also not too much. 18 minutes will be the total time for making these Vegan Air Fried Fried Pickles. The ingredients are straightforward. Also, the tools for this recipe are easily present. There will be no guilty feelings for vegans when they eat this snack. You will be seasoning the pickle pieces to cook them in the air fryer. The outcome will be crunchy pickles with a light feeling. This savory snack is a good option for parties or gatherings. You can also make this for occasions, events, or a light meal.

STATS:

• Preparation duration: 10 minutes
• Cooking duration: 8 minutes
• Calories: 120 kcal
• Total time: 18 minutes
• Portion size: 1 cup
• Cuisine: American
• Serving: 1
• Course: Snack
• Diet: Vegan

EQUIPMENT:

• Paper towels
• Tongs
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Air fryer

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup sliced dill pickles
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp plant-based milk (unsweetened)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp aquafaba
• Half a cup of vegan breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Quarter tsp black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SLICED DILL PICKLES:

• Pickles are the basic ingredient for this recipe. We will be slicing them to cook in the air fryer. The best option for this snack is the dill pickles. An alternative idea can be bread-and-butter pickles.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• This item makes the outer layer of the pickles crunchy. Sticking becomes easy with its use. Substitution can be done with rice flour.

UNSWEETENED PLANT-BASED MILK:

• For this recipe, use the unsweetened one. Vegan milk is helpful in preparing a plain mixture. If something else is needed, use any kind of plant milk.

AQUAFABA:

• Adding this item will make the pickles lighter. Aquafaba is useful in sticking the layer of seasonings to the pickle pieces. For an alternative idea, use vegan milk.

VEGAN BREADCRUMBS:

• The crunchiness comes from adding breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs should be vegan for this recipe. Oat crumbs are a great alternative idea. Another option is using cornflakes after crushing them.

SPICES:

• All the spices will enhance the taste of the dill pickles. Chili powder or paprika are alternative ideas for seasonings.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. After slicing the pickles, dry them up with paper towels.
2. Use one bowl to mix aquafaba, plant milk, and flour.
3. Take one more bowl and mix the spices and vegan breadcrumbs in it.
4. Start coating the pickle slices in the flour mixture.
5. Then cover each one with the breadcrumbs mix.
6. Strat arranging the coated pieces in the basket.
7. Heat your air fryer at 190°C.
8. The duration to cook the pickle slices is 8 minutes only.
9. Turn the slices at halftime so that they can cook equally from all sides.
10. Now your warm and tasty pickles are ready to eat.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Dippings like vegan mayo will work great with these pickles.
• When making any platter for a party, add these as well.
• You can also try them in vegan burgers.
• Other dipping options are mustard or vegan ranch.
• You can try garnishing the fried pickles with some herbs.

TIPS:

• After slicing the pickles, be sure that you dry them properly.
• Assemble the pickle pieces in the basket in a decent amount.
• Turning the pickles at halftime is important for equal frying.
• Eating quickly after they cook will give you a great texture.
• Panko breadcrumbs will work great for coating the pickles.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep this snack inside a tight box to refrigerate for only two days.

FREEZER:

• The consistency of the pickles will alter. This is why you should not freeze it.

FAQs:

What will be the baking method?

• 15 minutes will be the baking duration at 200°C.

Will the pickles become very spicy after they fry?

• The spice level for this snack will not be strong.

How to exclude gluten from this snack?

• Utilizing gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour will help.

Are sweet pickles an option to consider?

• Yes, you can utilize sweet pickles for this recipe. The flavor of the snack will become sweet.

Will I not utilize oil for cooking this snack?

• As we are utilizing an air fryer, oil is not a requirement.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 120 kcal

Total carbs: 14 g

Net carbs: 11 g

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 4 g

Fat: 2 g

Iron: 0.002 g

Calcium: 0.06 g

Sodium: 0.45 g

Potassium: 0.18 g

Vitamin A: 150 IU