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Air Fryer Pickle Poppers are so easy to make, and with crispy bacon and the crunch of the pickle, are perfect appetizers or midday snack.
This is a quick and easy dish to make anytime throughout the day. All you need is a few simple ingredients and in less than 15 minutes, you will have a delicious treat ready to enjoy.
PICKLE POPPERS IN THE AIR FRYER
You will love this recipe because pickle poppers are an excellent finger food to nibble on for a game day or family movie night. This is a favorite party appetizer that I serve in my home that is enjoyed by all.
Whether you need a to whip something up for guests or to take to a last minute get together these will be an amazing appetizer. You will definitely want to try out this recipe as soon as possible.
For more delicious veggie recipes, try air fryer broccolini, air fryer frozen broccoli, air fryer frozen onion rings, air fryer snap peas, or air fryer broccoli and cauliflower.
INGREDIENTS:
- dill pickles- or your favorite type of whole pickle
- cream cheese
- cheddar cheese-or your favorite flavor of cheese, shredded
- bacon
Optional Flavors for Cream Cheese Mixture: McCormick Spices like garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, chipotle pepper, black pepper or a pinch of curry powder, or even a drizzle of honey, can add extra flavor to these pickle poppers.
HOW TO MAKE PICKLE POPPERS:
- Cut the pickles in half, lengthwise on a cutting board, then use a spoon to scoop out the center of pickles to create a trench for the cream cheese.
- Cut small slices of the cream cheese, in thin strips, and place a strip inside each cored pickle half, then top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around the stuffed pickle slice and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the pickles in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Be sure they aren’t overlapping each other in the basket.
- Air fry at 370 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your desired crispness and is golden brown.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cook time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
FAQ’s
There are a number of types of pickles that are available today in grocery stores or found freshly made in local farmers markets. A few that I really like are olive dill pickles, spicy dill pickle spears, sweet whole pickles or horseradish bread and butter pickles. All of these will be wonderful to use when making this air fryer recipe.
Let the pickles completely cool prior to storing them. Place them in an airtight container or resealable storage bag in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Place them in an airtight container or freezer storage bag in your freezer for up to 2 months.
These pickles are super tasty on their own because they are salty, sour and crispy. You can also serve them with jalapeño poppers or as a side dish for Air Fryer Chicken or Air Fryer Steak.
Pickles are generally made from cucumbers. Cucumbers or other vegetables are preserved in a brine or vinegar mixture for a number of hours, days or even weeks. The longer they sit in either mixture the cucumber will soak up those flavors and become more and more yummy.
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Air Fryer Pickle Poppers
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 medium dill pickles
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
- Cut the pickles in half, lengthwise on a cutting board, then use a spoon to scoop out the center of pickles to create a trench for the cream cheese.
- Cut small slices of the cream cheese, in thin strips, and place a strip inside each cored pickle half, then top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around the stuffed pickle slice and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the pickles in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Be sure they aren't overlapping each other in the basket.
- Air fry at 370 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your desired crispness and is golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
