FRENCH FRY FRANKS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 18 franks

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
18 cocktail franks
5 to 6 cups frozen curly french fries, thawed slightly (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot Asian chili sauce) Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Make the franks: Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar and paprika in a large bowl. Add the egg and milk and whisk to make a thick batter, adding more milk if the mixture is too dry. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
Heat about 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Dip the franks in the batter, then carefully wrap a long curly fry around each. (If desired, thread the franks on wooden skewers before wrapping with fries.)
Working in batches, fry the franks in the hot oil, turning, until golden on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt.
Meanwhile, make the dip: Whisk the Sriracha, lime juice and mayonnaise in a bowl. Serve with the franks.