Air Fryer Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Pickles
Air Fryer Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Pickles - The ultimate appetizer for pickle lovers! Tangy, cheesy, and loaded with chicken, bacon, and ranch, they're the perfect finger food for parties and game day!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- paper towels
- air fryer liner optional
- baking sheet if using the oven
- Parchment paper if using the oven
Ingredients
- 3-4 whole dill pickles approximately 4" inches long
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup finely shredded or chopped cooked chicken/rotisserie chicken (4 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 cup chopped bacon divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar divided
Instructions
- Cut each pickle in half lengthwise. Use a knife to cut around the insides of the pickle, being careful not to cut through the bottom, then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and flesh, creating a cavity for stuffing. Wrap the pickles with paper towels to absorb the juices.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, chicken, ranch seasoning, half of the bacon, and half of the shredded cheese with a fork. (we'll use the other half of the bacon and cheese for the top of the stuffed pickles). Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling into each hollowed pickle half, then sprinkle on the remaining bacon and shredded cheese, pressing it down so it sticks.
Air Fryer Instructions
- If using, place liner in the air fryer basket. Place the stuffed pickles in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes at 375°.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place the stuffed pickles on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- You can make these stuffed pickles ahead of time by following steps 1-3 in the directions, then keep them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Cook according to instructions when ready.
- I love using pre-cooked bacon from the grocery store. I cook it in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to crisp it up.
- The pickles I used ranged from 3.5"-5" long. The filling will stuff approximately 4 pickles, making 8 stuffed pickles.
- Store leftover stuffed pickles in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.
- These are perfect appetizers as-is, but feel free to garnish with scallions or serve with ranch dressing.
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