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DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Nacho Air Fryer Dill Pickle Spears with Tangy Dill Sauce

Air-fried instead of deep-fried, these pickle spears are crispy and FLAMIN' HOT® delicious. Serve them as an impressive game-night snack or appetizer and win rave reviews. 

INGREDIENTS

  • Air-Fryer Pickle Spears:
  • 3 cups DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 dill pickles, halved or quartered lengthwise
  • Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Air-Fryer Pickle Spears: In food processor, pulse DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Add Parmesan and pulse to combine. Transfer to shallow dish.
  • Into medium bowl, add flour.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk eggs.
  • Pat pickle spears dry with paper towel. Dredge spears in flour, dip in eggs and roll in ground chips mixture until well coated. Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • In batches to avoid crowding, arrange breaded pickle spears in air-fryer basket. Air-fry, flipping halfway through, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Dipping Sauce: In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickle juice, garlic, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Serve air-fryer pickle spears with sauce for dipping.