In a small bowl, add 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and beer until all lumps are gone. Set aside.

In a small bowl, add bread crumbs. Set aside.

Add canola oil to a large pot (fill to about 2 inches deep) and heat to 350° Fahrenheit. Maintain this heat throughout cooking.

Add pickle chips one at a time to the first bowl of flour, tossing to coat each side.

Transfer the floured pickle chip to the beer batter, coating each side, then lightly shake off excess batter.

Next, add the pickle chip to the bread crumbs, lightly coating each side. Carefully place the coated pickle into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Using a sieve or metal spatula, lift the pickle out of the oil, drain, and place on a paper towel to absorb excess grease.