These Keto Fried Pickles make the perfect low carb snack or appetizer! These crispy breaded dill pickles are perfect served with ranch dressing.
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The real struggle is the appetizer section.
I want the mozzarella sticks. I want the onion rings. I REALLY want the fried pickles.
So…here I am. Making dreams come true. Keto Mozzarella Sticks. Keto Onion Rings. And now…Keto Fried Pickles!
These have a crispy breading made with almond flour and powdered Parmesan, they’re air fried instead of deep fried to keep things easy, and they are BEGGING to be dipped in our keto ranch dressing.
Go forth and eat some fried pickles. They’re low carb and healthy!
Ingredient Notes:
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Dill Pickle Slices – You can keep things easy and just buy a jar of the dill pickle chips that are used for hamburgers, or slice your own pickles if you want them to be a certain size or thickness.
Breading – This flavorful low carb breading is made from a mixture of almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese. You’ll want the powdery kind of grated Parmesan that usually comes in a green shaker can or bottle.
Egg – You’ll dip the pickle slices in some egg first to help keep all the low carb breading on them while they fry.
Avocado Oil Spray – For spritzing over the breaded pickle slices before air frying!
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- Crispy & Crunchy: Love the crisp breading paired with the tangy dill pickle inside!
- Low Carb & Keto: These keto fried pickles are made with simple, healthy ingredients like almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and dill pickles.
- Easy to Make: I love deep fried food, but I hate deep frying! These taste deep fried, but they’re cooked in the air fryer!
- Crowd Pleaser: Sure, we’re using a low carb breading here, but everyone that’s tried these has loved them! The breading is nice and crispy and the flavor of the pickles shines right through. These are a hit with low carbers and carb lovers alike!
How To:
- Pickles – First up you’ll need to prepare the pickles. That means draining them and then patting them dry to remove as much moisture as possible. This is important! The low carb breading will stick to the pickles a lot easier without the moisture and they’ll crisp up better.
- Egg – Add a large beaten egg to one shallow bowl. This will help the keto breading stick to the pickles! We’ll dip the pickles into the egg first…
- Breading – …and then into the breading! Just combine the almond flour, Parmesan, and spices. Press the pickle slices into this mixture to help it stick.
- Air Fry – We’re skipping the deep fryer and making air fried pickles instead. These will be a lot healthier, plus it’s easier and way less messy. Placed the breaded pickles in a single layer in your air fryer basket and then spritz with the avocado oil. They’ll take about 10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until the keto fried pickles are crispy and brown! Serve them while they’re good and hot.
Use the powdered Parmesan cheese for best results. Shredded Parmesan won’t coat the pickles nearly as nicely as the powdery kind does.
FAQ’s:
These are best enjoyed hot and fresh, but they’ll keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Cool them completely and then store them in a covered paper towel lined container to keep them as crisp as possible. Reheat in the air fryer.
I pretty much always prefer air frying to deep frying. It’s healthier, easier, cheaper, and cleaner. We haven’t tested deep frying these, but it should work just fine. I’d fry at 375 degrees for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden.
Serving Suggestions:
We’re a huge fan of fried pickles and I’m pretty sure that the best way to serve them is with a side of our keto ranch dressing. It’s the best homemade ranch and it’s so easy to make!
Want to spice things up? Stir your favorite hot sauce into your ranch dressing to make a spicy ranch dip. We’re partial to Frank’s, but sriracha is good too.
Not a fan of ranch? Try dipping these in our keto blue cheese dressing!
My Favorite Air Fryer
Our favorite air fryer is the Cosori 5.8qt Max XL.It’s a good, classic air fryer with a simple to use interface and over 10k positive ratings on Amazon. This is one popular air fryer, for good reason!
More Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers:
- Keto Onion Rings
- Keto Mozzarella Sticks
- Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
- Keto Zucchini Fries
- Keto Avocado Fries
- Crock Pot Chicken Wings
Keto Fried Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dill pickle slices
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese see note
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Drain the pickles and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove as much moisture as possible.
- Add the egg to a shallow bowl and whisk well until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a shallow bowl and stir to combine.
- Dip the pickles first into the egg and then into the almond flour mixture. Press the flour mixture onto the pickles to help it stick.
- Place the breaded pickles in a single layer in a greased air fryer basket and spritz with oil spray. You may need to work in batches.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until crispy and browned.
- If working in batches, keep the first batch on a plate, uncovered while making the second batch. Reheat the first batch in the air fryer for 1 minute before serving.
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