1. Dry the Pickles:

Lay down a couple of sheets of paper towels. Arrange the sliced pickles on the paper towels in a single layer.

Place more paper towels on top of the pickles. Gently press down to absorb excess moisture. Let them dry for a few minutes.

2. Prepare the Egg Wash:

In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, flour, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

3. Prepare the Breadcrumbs:

In another shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs.

4. Bread the Pickles:

Working one at a time, dip a pickle slice in the egg wash, making sure it’s fully coated.

Then, dredge the pickle in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere.

Transfer the breaded pickle to a baking sheet (optional) or directly to the air fryer basket if you’re ready to cook.

5. Preheat the Air Fryer:

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

6. Air Fry the Pickles:

Add the breaded pickles to the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure there’s some space between each pickle. This allows for even air circulation and crisping.

Lightly spray the pickles with cooking spray.

Air fry for 5-7 minutes. Flip the pickles, spray with more oil, and air fry for another 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

7. Make the Dip:

While the pickles are air frying, combine all the dip ingredients (sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, minced onions, minced garlic, and optional dried dill) in a small bowl.

Stir until well combined.

8. Serve:

Remove the crispy fried pickles from the air fryer. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!