Perfect Pickles

Staff Reporter Becca Matias

For Pickles:

Peanut or vegetable oil

½ cup all purpose flour

1 ¾ teaspoon cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt

2 cups sliced dill pickles, drained

For Sauce:

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon drained horseradish

2 tablespoons ketchup

¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning

1. Mix all ingredients for sauce together in a bowl and set aside
2. Heat 1 inch of peanut oil in a pot over medium high heat until it reaches 375 degrees.
3. Whisk flour, italian seasoning, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup of water in a bowl until smooth
4. Spread pickles out on paper towels and pat dry
5. Add half of pickles to batter and toss to coat
6. Remove pickles from batter, drain off excess batter, and drop into hot oil one at a time
7. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes, and drain on paper towels
8. Return oil to 375 degrees and repeat with the remaining half of pickles
9. Serve immediately with sauce