*Make sure your oil is hot enough before adding the pickles. Your oil needs to be around 375 degrees or so. If not, you will end up with some soggy pickles, and that is never a good thing.
*Add a few pickles at a time. It is normal for the temperature to drop after adding the pickles. It only takes about a minute, and the temperature will rise, and you can continue to add more pickles to the skillet or fryer.