Preheat air fryer to 375°
Drain and pat dry pickles; add ½ cup pancake mix, salt/pepper + seasoning packet to a shallow bowl; add ¼ cup dressing to a small bowl
Dip pickles first in dressing then in pancake mixture, pressing to coat evenly on all sides
Place pickles in a single layer in the air fryer then spray with cooking spray
Air fry 5-7 minutes until crisp and browned
Serve fried pickles with ranch dressing for dipping