Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 12 -

Shanika Patterson won the Mystery Box challenge, earning a significant advantage for the next round.

The twelfth episode of , titled " Frying Tonight ," originally aired on August 8, 2018. It features the Top 13 contestants facing a high-stakes deep-frying challenge where the judges—Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich—actually cook alongside them. Episode Highlights MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 12

After a difficult round particularly for the bakers, SJ (Seung-Joo Yun) was eliminated from the competition. Where to Watch Shanika Patterson won the Mystery Box challenge, earning

Often hosts past seasons for free with ads; check the MasterChef S09:E12 page . Apple TV: Available for purchase on Apple TV . Watch MasterChef S09:E12 - Frying Tonight - Free TV Shows Episode Highlights After a difficult round particularly for

The elimination challenge centered around citrus . Contestants had to create either a sweet or savory dish where citrus was the hero ingredient.

In a rare move, all three judges participated in the challenge to provide inspiration (and added pressure) for the home cooks.