Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.