# Artisanal Pickle Fries These Deep-Fried Pickles are Thinly Sliced into French Fries By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-pickles References: [azcentral](http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2015/10/15/arizona-state-fair-food-guide/73987976/) Rounds of [deep-fried pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-taco) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-dips), chipotle or sweet chile. For a heartier variation on this [easy finger food snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-bites), Get Pickled also serves the pickle dog, a twist on the classic corn dog that swaps the meaty interior for an artisanal pickle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep-Fried Proprietary Pickle Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-fried-pickles.md) - [Fried Pickle-Based Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-pickle-wedges.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-dip.md) - [Fried Pickle Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frickles.md) - [Deep-Fried QSR Pickle Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-pickles.md) - [Freeze-Dried Sliced Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-dill-pickle.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Snackable Pickle Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-chip.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-taco.md)