Crispy Cheese-Wrapped Pickles
Dill pickle spears encased in melted cheddar, then air-fried until golden and crispy. A tangy, salty, indulgent snack or appetizer that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 16 spears dill pickle spears
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced thin
- 2 whole eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat pickles completely dry with paper towels — moisture prevents cheese from adhering.
- 2
Wrap one slice of cheese around each pickle, overlapping slightly to seal.
- 3
Mix panko, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- 4
Whisk eggs in another shallow bowl until fully combined.
- 5
Dip each cheese-wrapped pickle into egg, coating all sides.
- 6
Roll in panko mixture until completely coated; place on a plate.
- 7
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- 8
Arrange pickles in air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding.
- 9
Air fry 10 minutes until coating is golden and cheese melts slightly from edges.
- 10
Let cool 2 minutes before serving to prevent molten cheese burns.
- 11
Serve hot with ranch dip or spicy mayo if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- two shallow bowls
- whisk
- air fryer basket
- air fryer (375°F capable)
- plate
- tongs
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