Crispy on the outside, tangy and juicy on the inside — pickle fries are the crunchy, salty snack you never knew you needed.

These Homemade Pickle Fries are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mix, then air-fried or oven-baked to golden perfection. They deliver serious fast food flavor with a fraction of the oil and none of the guilt — perfect for dipping in clean ranch, spicy ketchup, or your favorite sauce.

Whether you’re snacking solo or adding them to a burger night spread, they’re a fun, craveable recipe that fits right into real life.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dill pickle spears, cut into fry-shaped strips

• ½ cup almond flour or whole wheat flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Pinch of black pepper

• Olive oil spray

Instructions:

1. Pat the pickles dry
Use a paper towel to blot excess moisture from the pickle spears. This helps the coating stick and keeps things crispy.

2. Set up your breading station

• Bowl 1: flour

• Bowl 2: beaten eggs

• Bowl 3: panko + garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper

3. Bread the pickle fries
Dip each pickle strip into flour, then egg, then coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Press gently so the coating sticks well.

4. Air fry or bake

• Air fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Lightly spray basket with oil. Cook for 7–9 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.

• Oven: Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet, flipping halfway and spraying with oil.

5. Serve hot
Best enjoyed immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it spicy: Add cayenne to the breadcrumb mix or serve with a spicy dip.

• No spears? Use pickle chips instead and follow the same method.

• Dairy-free option: Use plant-based yogurt ranch for dipping.

• Meal prep tip: Bread them ahead and freeze — then bake or air fry straight from frozen.

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Homemade Pickle Fries are crispy, bold, and totally addictive — with all the salty satisfaction of a fast food treat, but made at home with clean ingredients. Perfect for sharing… or not.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 170

• Protein: 6g

• Carbs: 14g

• Fat: 10g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 1g