FRIED ONION STRAWS WITH CREOLE MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

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This is such a great alternative to French fries. Goes well with steaks too. I actually like the dipping sauce with raw vegetables as well. This would probably go well with fried okra too.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 -5 large sweet onions
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 teaspoons hot sauce
2/3 cup sour cream
salt

Steps:

  • With a mandoline slicer for fast and even slices (be sure to use the guard and be very careful not to cut fingers) cut onions 1/8 inch for straws and thicker for onion rings if desired.
  • Once sliced, for straws separate rings and pull slightly apart to break them.
  • In a bowl place evaporated milk, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and hot sauce; whisk to dissolve sugar.
  • Place onions in mixture and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring to coat well.
  • Mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda, Old Bay Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and.
  • 1 teaspoon salt in a ziploc bag; close and shake to mix.
  • Heat oil hot to about 375 or 350 degrees Fahrenehit.
  • Drain a handful or two of onions; place in bag and shake to coat well.
  • Shake off excess and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat until all onions are done.
  • Serve immediately with the creole mustard dipping sauce.
  • CREOLE MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE:.
  • In a small bowl, combine creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, spicy brown mustard, dry ranch dressing mix, lemon juice, hot sauce, sour cream, and salt.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Yield: 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 1386.7, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.8, Protein 8.5

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