Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 12 May 2026

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

After a difficult round particularly for the bakers, SJ (Seung-Joo Yun) was eliminated from the competition. Where to Watch MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 12

Individual episodes or the full season are available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video . The twelfth episode of , titled " Frying

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

You can find the full feature of Season 9, Episode 12 on several streaming platforms: Available for streaming with a Hulu subscription .

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

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