Rounds of deep-fried pickles are well-known as pub and fair food, but at this year's Arizona State Fair, Get Pickled served up a variation on this treat.
Described as a "cousin to pickle chips," these pickle fries are made from long, thin slices of pickles that have been dipped in batter and deep-fried. To top off the treat, the pickle fries are sprinkled with Parmesean cheese for a mix of flavors that's crisp, tangy and sweet. Flavors are further enhanced with an assortment of dipping sauces like ranch, chipotle or sweet chile.
For a heartier variation on this easy finger food snack, Get Pickled also serves the pickle dog, a twist on the classic corn dog that swaps the meaty interior for an artisanal pickle.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Artisanal Food
- Opportunity for artisanal food makers to capitalize on unconventional takes on traditional foods like fries and hot dogs.
- On-the-go Snacks
- Opportunity for food trucks and quick service restaurants to offer unique and portable snack options like pickle fries and pickle dogs.
- Gourmet Fast Food
- Opportunity for fast food chains to offer more sophisticated and gourmet versions of traditional fast foods like french fries and hot dogs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create and market unique and delicious snack options like pickle fries and pickle dogs.
- Food Trucks
- Opportunity for food truck operators to innovate on classic snack foods like french fries and hot dogs by offering unconventional takes like pickle fries and pickle dogs.
- Fast Food
- Opportunity for fast food chains to pivot towards a more artisanal and gourmet approach to their traditional food offerings like french fries and hot dogs.
