Pickle Fries with Spicy Mayo (Print View)

Crispy air-fried pickle fries with zesty spicy mayo — tangy, crunchy snack ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Pickle Fries

01 - 8 large dill pickles whole spears drained and patted dry
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon milk
05 - 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
10 - Cooking spray

→ For the Spicy Mayo

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Salt to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F 200°C.
02 - Cut each pickle spear in half lengthwise to form fries. Pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl whisk together eggs and milk. In a third bowl mix panko garlic powder smoked paprika black pepper and cayenne if using.
04 - Dredge each pickle fry in flour then dip in egg mixture then coat in panko mixture. Press gently to adhere breadcrumbs.
05 - Arrange breaded pickle fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
06 - Air fry for 8–10 minutes shaking halfway through until crispy and golden brown. Work in batches if necessary.
07 - Meanwhile mix all spicy mayo ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
08 - Serve pickle fries hot with spicy mayo for dipping.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • You'll get that unbeatable crunch without the mess of deep frying—plus way less guilt.
  • It's ridiculously quick, and the pickle+mayo combo is every salty, tangy snack lover's dream.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, your coating will slip off in the basket—trust me, it's tragic.
  • Using panko instead of regular breadcrumbs turned these from decent to borderline addictive.
03 -
  • Use tongs to flip and shake the fries mid-cook for perfect color on all sides.
  • A pinch of sugar in the spicy mayo rounds out the tanginess beautifully.
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