Cajun Popcorn With Garlic Mayonnaise

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• Tabasco sauce, to taste
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 lbs crawfish tails (or small shrimp, peeled and deveined)

1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, and Tabasco; stir until blended; set aside, covered in the refrigerator.
2. In another small bowl, combine the eggs and milk; whisk until well blended.
3. In a big bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, two peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and basil; stir to mix.
4. Gradually whisk in the egg mixture until well blended; let the batter stand for 1 hour.
5. In a large, heavy skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to about 370u0b0 (but not below 350u0b0) on a deep-fat thermometer.
6. In batches, coat the crawfish with the batter, fry in hot oil, stirring, about 2 minutes or until golden and crisp, and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve the popcorn hot with the garlic mayonnaise.

mayonnaise, garlic, tabasco sauce, eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, vegetable oil, crawfish

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-popcorn-with-garlic-mayonnaise-359574 (may not work)