Add This Classic Burger Topping To Wendy's Baked Potato For A Tangy Crunch

Baked potatoes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fast food, but Wendy's does them right. In fact, the chain made our list of 14 chain restaurants with the absolute best loaded baked potatoes, offering everything from a sour cream and chive potato to one loaded with bacon and cheese. And if you're willing to think outside the box, one burger topping can instantly transform this savory side: pickles. 

Adding Wendy's pickles brings a tangy, salty bite and satisfying crunch that contrasts with the soft, fluffy baked potato. The acidity also helps cut through richer toppings like cheese and sour cream.

So, how can you get pickles on your Wendy's baked potato? Your best bet is to order in-store or at the drive-thru and ask for a few slices on the side, since pickles are not a regular baked potato topping and are not available as an add-on in the app or online. You may be able to get the pickles for free, though some locations could charge a small fee. If your location says no, you can always recreate Wendy's cheesy baked potato at home and add the pickles yourself.

Adding pickles to your baked potato is a simple way to boost its flavor, but there are plenty of other toppings you can go with that complement their tangy crunch. For example, the Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato is a natural choice, with the cool, creamy sour cream and mild onion flavor balancing the sharpness of the pickles. Then there's the Bacon Cheese Baked Potato, where the pickles' acidity cuts through the salty bacon and rich cheese. The Chili and Cheese Baked Potato is another option worth trying, with the pickles adding a zesty twist to the chili and some crunch.

Aside from the different baked potato varieties, Wendy's also has several dipping sauces you can pair with your pickle-topped potato. One of the most obvious choices is the Creamy Ranch dipping sauce, whose rich texture and herby notes go well with the vinegar tang of pickles. You can also go with Wendy's Signature sauce if you want something savory with a bit of a kick, featuring hints of black pepper and hot sauce. And we wouldn't think twice about pairing the pickles with Honey Mustard for a slightly sweeter and sharper combination. There's also the warm Cheddar Cheese Sauce used on Baconator Fries, which you could ask for on the side if your location allows it. With so many toppings and sauces to choose from, there's more than one way to make those tangy pickles work.