Almost-Famous Fried Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon drained horseradish
2 teaspoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Pickles
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

Preparation

Mix the mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside.
Heat 1 inch peanut oil in a pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375\u00b0F 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.
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.