Almost-famous Fried Pickles

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon drained horseradish
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• peanut oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups sliced dill pickles, drained

Recipe

• 1 mix the mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup and cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside.
• 2 heat 1 inch peanut oil in a pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375°f meanwhile, whisk the flour, cajun seasoning, italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl until smooth. spread the pickles on paper towels and pat dry.
• 3 add half of the pickles to the batter and toss to coat. remove from the batter using a slotted spoon, letting the excess drip off, and add to the oil one at a time. fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. return the oil to 375 and repeat with the remaining pickles and batter. serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.