Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles

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Making Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles will take 20 minutes. It is a tasty and low-calorie snack. It follows a simple recipe, and you will not need many things to make it. You will only need dill pickles, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits, breadcrumbs, Cooking spray, and seasonings to make this snack. Pickle is the main thing in your snack, and you will fill in the mixture for preparing this snack. It has 210 calories in a serving. You should remove the water from the pickles and then add the filling mixture to them. You should not freeze them because it will affect their flavor. Enjoy serving your Air Fryer Stuffed Pickles at events, parties, and get-togethers at home.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 210 kcal
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook Duration: 8–10 minutes
  • Total Duration: 20 minutes
  • Course: Appetizer, Snack
  • Servings: 4
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low-Carb
  • Serving Size: 2 stuffed pickle halves

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • Dill pickles: 4
  • Cream cheese: 4 ounces
  • Shredded cheddar cheese: Half cup
  • Cooking spray
  • Cooked bacon bits: Two tbsp
  • Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
  • Breadcrumbs: Half cup
  • Garlic powder: 1/4 tsp

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Adding cream cheese will make the inside stuffing of your pickle soft. It will give the smoothness to your stuffing mixture and maintain the tangy flavor of the pickle. Utilize Greek yogurt, cream cheese, or neufchâtel cheese instead.

DILL PICKLES:

  • Dill pickles provide a strong taste, and they are very important for your dish. Remove any water from your pickles. Use a big pickle because you need to cut the pickle and then add your filling to it. Utilize spicy or kosher pickles instead.

BACON BITS:

  • Add the enhanced flavor to your recipe by using the real prepared bacon bits. Bacon bits will add a crunchy taste, and they will give savory flavor to your recipe. You can use crumbled sausage or turkey bacon instead.

GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Include cheddar cheese to make your filling creamy and rich in taste. Adds an enhance flavor to your final dish. Utilize mozzarella and Monterey Jack instead.

BLACK PEPPER:

  • Black pepper increases the flavorof your dish. It manages the creamy taste of cheese with its warm and sharp flavor. Utilize paprika as an alternative.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • Including garlic powder in your dish will give it a little bit of sweet flavor. A benefit of using powder form is that it mixes evenly in your recipe. Use chopped garlic if you want.

BREADCRUMBS:

  • Breadcrumbs help pickle in frying and stick and form a coat on the pickle. Utilize almond flour or panko breadcrumbs instead.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • The addition of a small amount of oil by cooking spray will help in the frying of pickles. It also does not let your pickles attach to the surface. We may also apply the oil with brush.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your air fryer at 200°C.
  2. Cut your pickles into two pieces and remove the centre for filling.
  3. Remove the water from your pickles by using a kitchen towel.
  4. Then mix cheddar, cream cheese, bacon, and seasonings in a bowl to prepare the filling mixture.
  5. Add the filling into the empty insides of the pickle.
  6. Coat the pickles with the layer of breadcrumbs.
  7. Add a few drops of oil to the pickles and place them in the air fryer.
  8. Fry the pickles till they get golden for 10 minutes.
  9. Serve them after a few minutes of air frying.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can use these stuffed pickles in making a snack platter.
  • Serve them with chilled fizzy drinks.
  • You can eat these pickles with ranch or mayo sauce.

TIPS:

  • Must dry your pickles with a kitchen towel before adding the filling mixture.
  • Do not add all the pickles at once.
  • Add parchment paper in your air fryer.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store for three days in a box.

FREEZER:

  • Pickles will lose their structure after freezing.

FAQs:

How to add more spice?

  • Yes, you can make the pickles spicy by adding jalapenos or chilli sauce.

Will I prepare them by baking?

  • Yes, you can bake your pickles at 218°C for 15 minutes.

How to stop my pickles from getting mushy?

  • You must dry your pickles well to maintain their texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric count: 210 kcal

Protein: 9 g

Net Carbs: 4 g

Calcium: 160 grams

Sodium: 720 g

Iron: 0.5 g

Potassium: 150 grams

Total Carbs: 6 g

Fiber: 2 g

Vitamin A: 450 IU