Air Fryer Pickles

Drain the pickle chips and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat them thoroughly dry to remove excess moisture, which helps the coating adhere and become crispy. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with the eggs whisked together with water, and one with the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.

Coat each pickle chip in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured pickle into the egg mixture, allowing any extra egg to drip off, then press it into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated on all sides.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) if needed. Arrange the breaded pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for proper airflow. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray and air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the coating is golden brown and crispy.

If desired, stir together the ranch dressing, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce. Serve the air fryer pickles immediately while hot and crispy, with the sauce on the side for dipping.