Download a FREE E-Book with 20 Easy Weeknight Dinners
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
About
Lifestyle
Favorite Products
Contact
Mad About Food
  • Recipe Index
    • AppetizersBrowse a variety of appetizers from dips to wings to charcuterie board. Whether you are serving a crowd or just a few people, you can find an appetizer for any occasion here.
    • BreakfastPeople say breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Grab one of these breakfast recipes to get your day started on the right foot.
    • LunchLunch does not get enough credit! Browse a variety of lunch recipes that are perfect for a lunch with friends or to pack into your lunchbox for work.
    • DinnerBrowse a variety of dinner recipes. Some of them are good for just a few people and some can feed a crowd. They are all satisfying.
    • SidesDon’t settle for boring sides! Serve these flavor packed side dishes along side your entree.
    • DessertLooking for something sweet? Try one of my dessert recipes. I like to keep things simple when I bake so you won’t find any complicated recipes here.
    • SnackI love to grab healthy snacks between meals. Browse a selection of satisfying snack recipes here.
    • CocktailsUse these simple cocktail recipes to whip up restaurant quality cocktails in your own home.
    • Sauces, Dips, and DressingsBoost the flavor of any meal with these sauces, dips, and dressings! Browse a selection of everything from simple marinades to cheesy baked dips.
    • ChickenChicken is such a versatile protein! Check out these delicious recipes that feature chicken as a the main ingredient.
    • BeefBeef is the star ingredient in these simple recipes. Browse recipes made with a variety of cuts of beef from steaks to ground beef.
    • PorkPork is the star ingredient in these simple recipes. Browse recipes made with a variety of cuts of pork from pork chops to ground pork.
    • SeafoodBrowse a list of recipes with seafood as the main ingredient. These healthy recipes are made with salmon, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood.
    • TurkeyTurkey is the star ingredient in these simple recipes. Browse recipes made with a variety of cuts of turkey from a bone in Thanksgiving turkey breast to ground turkey meatballs.
    • MeatlessBrowse a variety of meatless meals made with simple, whole ingredients.
    • Instant PotUse your Instant Pot or pressure cooker to speed up meal time. Browse a variety of recipes that you can quickly prepare in your Instant Pot.
    • Air FryerUse your air fryer to get the satisfying crisp and crunch of deep frying without the oil. You will be amazed at home many delicious meals you can make in your air fryer!
    • GrillingThere is nothing better than cooking dinner on the grill on a warm night. Whether you’re preparing a small meal or cooking for a crowd at a backyard barbecue, you can find a satisfying recipe here.
    • 30 Minute MealsThis 30 minute meals page is a list of my favorite dishes and meals that come together in 30 minutes or less! Take a look at this list when you need to get dinner on the table ASAP!
    • One Pan MealSave time and dirty less dishes with these delicious one pan meals. Make a full meal on a sheet pan or in a skillet.
    • Gluten FreeAvoiding gluten? Check out these delicious and satisfying recipes that just happen to also be gluten free!
    • Dairy FreeNo dairy? No problem! Browse this selection of dairy free recipes from sauces to entrees to desserts!
    • VeganBrowse a variety of plant based recipes here. These healthy vegan recipes are made without any animal products, but are still loaded with flavor!
    • VegetarianAvoiding meat? Check out these delicious vegetarian recipes made with whole ingredients.
    • Egg FreeBrowse Mad About Food recipes made without eggs.
    • Nut FreeBrowse a variety of healthy recipes made without nuts including nut free desserts, appetizers, and entrees.
    • High Protein
    • About
    • Lifestyle
    • Favorite Products
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
Search

Trending:

Thanksgiving
30 Minute Meals
High Protein
Air Fryer
One Pan
Meal Prep
Breakfast
Home / Blog / Recipes

Low Carb Fried Pickles

Jump to Recipe

By:

Madeline

Updated: April 29, 2024

This site may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

These Low Carb Fried Pickles are the perfect crispy keto snack! Whip up these air fryer pickles in less than 20 minutes.

Quick

Air fryer fast

You’ll Learn: How to make it crisp and fast in the air fryer

Worth It: Simple method, great results without fussy steps

Bonus: Homemade sauce recipes to try too

three quarter view of low carb fried pickles on a plate with homemade ranch

Is there anything better than dunking a fried pickle in some ranch at a bar? Perhaps making air fryer fried pickle sat home!

Probably the only thing better than enjoying this classic bar snack in a sports bar is enjoying it in the comfort of your own home. I don’t know about all of you, but during football season I would much rather be curled up on my own couch enjoying some keto fried pickles.

These fried pickles are so easy to make at home either in your air fryer. If you aren’t interested in an air fryer recipe, you can make them in the oven. Just grab a baking sheet with wire rack and cook them on convection.

To make these air fried pickles keto friendly I used some pork panko in place of panko breadcrumbs. The crumb mixture is so crispy and flavorful that I promise you won’t even know they’re low carb!

above view of air fryer fried pickles on a air fryer tray

What kitchen tools will I need to make these Low Carb Fried Pickles?

  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups
  • Shallow bowls for breading
  • Air fryer or oven
  • Baking sheet with wire rack (if using the oven)
side view of a hand holding a low carb fried pickle dipping into ranch surrounded by air fryer pickles

What ingredients will I need to make fried pickles in air fryer?

  • Dill pickle slices – my favorite are Grillo’s brand pickle chips
  • Eggs
  • Coconut flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Pork rinds ground in a food processor or blender OR Pork Panko
  • Cooking spray for air fryer basket
close up view of fried pickles in air fryer dipped in some homemade ranch

How to make Low Carb Fried Pickles

Step 1: Set up your breading station

First, scramble two eggs in a shallow bowl. Then, in a separate shallow bowl combine coconut flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Next, add your ground pork rinds or Pork Panko to a third shallow bowl.

Step 2: Bread the pickles

Then, drain the juice from the dill pickle chips and bread each one individually.

Bread each pickle by dipping in the coconut flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the pork rinds.

Step 3: Air Fry or Bake!

Finally, arrange your breaded pickles on the air fryer tray or a baking sheet with a wire rack in a single layer. Spray the air fryer basket with a little cooking spray for ensure your friend pickles do not stick.

Bake in the oven or air fryer for 5 or 10 minutes respectively.

What sauce should I dip my air fryer fried pickles in?

  • Ranch Dressing – I have a recipe for a healthy homemade ranch
  • Chipotle Ranch Dressing – Similar to my homemade ranch, but with some added smoke and spice
  • Buffalo Ranch – Just like the name says this dip is the perfect blend of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing

If you love the taste of fried pickles, but want to make something even easier, try this creamy Fried Pickle Dip.

above view of air fryer pickles on a plate with homemade ranch dressing

How should we serve these air fryer pickles?

This recipe is best served HOT. If you cannot serve them right after you make them, then I recommend reheating in an oven or air fryer. Do not microwave to reheat. You will be left with soggy pickles and no one likes that.

Check out these other air fryer appetizers!

  • Air Fryer Fish Nuggets
  • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
  • Whole30 Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

For more low carb inspo, check out these 10 easy low carb lunch ideas!

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

pinterest image for low carb fried pickles

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

Email Recipe for Later

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading

Recipe

Low Carb Fried Pickles

5 from 3 votes
A healthy Whole30 and low carb friendly twist on a traditional bar snack.
Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 10 minutes minutes
Print Review Pin It SaveSaved!
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 oz container of dill pickle chips
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cup ground pork rinds or pork panko
Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Prepare a breading station by combining coconut flour with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, whisk eggs together in a shallow bowl, and place ground pork rinds in a separate shallow bowl
  • Drain the liquid from the pickles
  • Bread each pickle individually by tossing the pickle in the coconut flour mixture, then the egg and finally the ground pork rinds
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes prior to cooking the pickles
  • Arrange the breaded pickles in the air fryer basket so there is a bit of space between each one
  • Air fry for 5-6 minutes and remove from the air fryer
  • You may need to cook them in batches until all are fried!

Oven Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire baking rack on the baking sheet
  • Prepare a breading station by combining coconut flour with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, whisk eggs together in a shallow bowl, and place ground pork rinds in a separate shallow bowl
  • Drain the liquid from the pickles
  • Bread each pickle individually by tossing the pickle in the coconut flour mixture, then the egg and finally the ground pork rinds
  • Arrange the breaded pickles on the wire baking rack so there is a bit of space between each one
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the pickles reach their desire crisp

Recipe Notes

***Nutrition facts will vary depending on brand of pickle and pork rind

Nutrition Information

Serving: 5g, Calories: 134kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 9g (3%), Protein: 10g (20%), Fat: 6g (9%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 73mg (24%), Sodium: 1170mg (51%), Potassium: 132mg (4%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 266IU (5%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 63mg (6%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

Did you make my Low Carb Fried Pickles?

Review Share on Insta SaveSaved!
I appreciate your reviews SO much! Mention @mad_about_food and hashtag your photo with #madaboutfood
  • Facebook
  • Email
Madeline Avatar

About

Madeline

Hi, I’m Madeline! I am so excited to share my healthy and approachable recipes with you. Here you will find simple, comforting recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Turn on your favorite playlist or podcast and let’s get cooking!
Learn More
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • X

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




8 responses

  1. Brittany
    January 30, 2020

    5 stars
    This recipe looks delicious! Fried pickles are my weakness, but I always feel so guilty after eating them. I love how you found this low carb solution! Do you think it would work to substitute the eggs with a vegan substitute? Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      January 30, 2020

      They are my weakness too! I haven’t tried an egg substitute, but a flax egg or higher fat nut milk might do the trick!

      Reply
  2. Christine
    February 12, 2020

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try!
    Question for clarification please:
    It says serves 5 and amount per serving is left empty.
    How large is a serving that is approx 6 carbs?

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      February 13, 2020

      Hard to say amount per serving because it will depend on the size of your pickles! For me I think it was about 6 or 7 pickles.

      Reply
  3. Shannon
    October 19, 2020

    I made these with regular flour and panko bread crumbs (because I did not have the low carb ingredients and I am also not on a low carb nutrition plan) and they still came out great! Super easy and relatively quick, even with having to bread the pickles one at a time. I would make these again!

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      October 20, 2020

      Oh awesome!! So glad it worked! I love this recipe so im gonna have to try that way too

      Reply
  4. Tish
    November 30, 2020

    5 stars
    Thanks for your recipe—it turned out well! I made only two modifications; 1) I repeated the dredging (flour-egg-crumbs) twice for better coverage and 2) I baked for seventeen mins.to achieve a gold-browning.

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      November 30, 2020

      wonderful!! sounds so great!! thank you!

      Reply

ThANKSGIVING FAVORITES

  • Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

    Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

  • Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

  • Fresh Green Bean Casserole

    Fresh Green Bean Casserole

  • Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Pumpkin Pie Bars

  • Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

    Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

  • Dry Brine Turkey with Herb Butter

    Dry Brine Turkey with Herb Butter

All Thanksgiving Recipes

Welcome

Hi, I’m Madeline – food blogger and recipe developer based just outside Philadelphia. Join me for simple, comforting recipes designed for the whole family. Turn on your favorite playlist or podcast, and let’s get to cooking!

Read more

Popular Posts

  • Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe

    Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe

  • Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

    Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

  • Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes (Starbucks Copycat)

    Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes (Starbucks Copycat)

  • Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites

    Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites

  • High Protein Sausage Pancake Muffins

    High Protein Sausage Pancake Muffins

  • Greek Yogurt Waffles

    Greek Yogurt Waffles

image of 6 recipes

Grab a free

E-Book With 6 Of My Top Rated Recipes

Sign me up!

Join Me And over 500k Friends On Instagram

@mad_about_food

“This is my third time making this recipe and it’s a fave for meal prepping! So delicious, quick and easy ā˜ŗļø” – Jessica

Get recipe

“This was so simple and delicious!! Worked late and still quickly put together a great meal.” – Dana

Get recipe

“So good! Not only was this incredibly easy to make, the flavor was perfect. I will definitely make this again and again!” – Mandy

Get recipe
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • TikTok

Courses

Dinners
Breakfasts
Lunch
Dips & Sauces

Popular

One Pan Meal
30 Minute Meals
Meal Prep
Chicken Recipes
Back to Top
About
Contact
Privacy Policy

Ā©

Mad About Food

|

Branding by MRD

|

Theme by OC