To make fried pickles, follow these key steps:

1. Preheat oil to about 350-375°F in a deep pot with 2 inches of oil.
2. Drain pickle slices well and pat dry.
3. Set up two bowls: one with beaten eggs (optionally with hot sauce), and another with a mixture of flour, cornmeal or panko, and seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
4. Dip pickle slices first into the egg mixture, then coat well in the flour or breadcrumb mixture.
5. Let the coated pickles rest on a parchment-lined tray for 10-15 minutes.
6. Fry pickles in batches in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

This method will give crispy, flavorful fried pickles with a crunchy exterior and tangy inside.