Ingredients
- 8 servings
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 4 medium onions
- Creamy Chili Sauce (reipe follows)
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine eggs and milk.
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, seasoned salt, pepper, and red pepper.
In a large Dutch oven or fryer, pour oil to a depth of 3 inches; heat to 360 degrees.
Cut onions in half lengthwise; cut each half into thin slices. Dip onion straws in egg mixture, allowing excess to drain; coat in flour mixture. Fry, in batches, for about 4 minutes, or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Creamy Chili Sauce.
CREAMY CHILI SAUCE MAKES ABOUT 1 1/4 CUPS:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 ablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon garlic-chili sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, garlic-chili sauce, and red pepper, stirring well. Cover, and chill.