Description
Crispy air fryer stuffed pickles deliver a tangy explosion of flavor that elevates classic snack time. Cheese-filled pickle spears bring irresistible crunch and zesty delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 whole dill pickles
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and uniform.
- Carefully slice pickles lengthwise, creating an even split down the center.
- Using a small spoon, gently remove pickle seeds and inner flesh to create a hollow cavity for filling.
- Carefully pack the cream cheese mixture into each pickle half, ensuring a compact and even distribution.
- Arrange stuffed pickles in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Set air fryer to 400F and cook for 7-9 minutes, watching for golden edges and melted, bubbling cheese.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to set and prevent burning.
- Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with optional fresh herbs or additional ranch seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping ranch seasoning with other spice blends like Cajun or Italian for a flavor twist.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar to create a lighter version of this appetizer.
- Pat pickles completely dry before stuffing to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results in the air fryer.
- Experiment with different pickle varieties like dill, bread and butter, or spicy pickles to add unique flavor profiles to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg