Fried Onion Straws With Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce

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

1. 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.
2. Once sliced, for straws separate rings and pull slightly apart to break them.
3. In a bowl place evaporated milk, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and hot sauce; whisk to dissolve sugar.
4. Place onions in mixture and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring to coat well.
5. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda, Old Bay Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and.
6. 1 teaspoon salt in a ziploc bag; close and shake to mix.
7. Heat oil hot to about 375 or 350 degrees Fahrenehit.
8. Drain a handful or two of onions; place in bag and shake to coat well.
9. Shake off excess and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Repeat until all onions are done.
12. Serve immediately with the creole mustard dipping sauce.
13. CREOLE MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE:.
14. 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.
15. Cover and chill.
16. Yield: 1 cup.

sweet onions, milk, sugar, salt, hot sauce, flour, cornmeal, baking soda, cayenne pepper, salt, creole seasoning, garlic, onion powder, brown mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, sour cream, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-onion-straws-with-creole-mustard-dipping-sauce-473947 (may not work)