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Air Fried Pickles with Bacon and Ranch Recipe

Air Fried Pickles with Bacon and Ranch

Dill pickle spears are wrapped in bacon and air-fried until browned and crisp, then served warm with creamy ranch dressing. This easy appetizer makes 8 pickle spears, or about 4 servings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 spears Dill pickle spears, drained
  • 8 slices Thin-cut bacon
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
Optional Equipment
  • As needed Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Drain the pickle spears and pat them very dry with paper towels. Wrap one slice of bacon around each spear and secure it with a toothpick if needed.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your appliance requires preheating. Arrange the bacon-wrapped pickles in a single layer with space between them.
  3. Air-fry for 10 to 14 minutes, turning once if needed, until the bacon is browned and crisp. Thicker bacon may need a few additional minutes.
  4. Let the pickles rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove any toothpicks and serve warm with 1/2 cup ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Dry the pickle spears especially well because excess moisture can prevent the bacon from crisping. Do not overcrowd the air-fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary so hot air can circulate evenly.