Preheat oven to 450F and line baking sheet(s) with parchment
Cut the pickles and dry them slightly on a clean towel
Mix the wet batter ingredients in a small bowl
Mix the dry crumb ingredients together in a shallow dish
One by one, dip the pickle spears in the wet batter, tap off excess, and coat them in the dry crumbs
Place on baking sheet and spray with oil (optional)
Bake for 5-8 minutes each side, flipping the pickles in between.
Remove from over when the breadcrumbs are golden
While in the oven, mix together the ranch ingredients until smooth
Serve together while still hot!