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Deep Fried Onion Balls w/Cajun Ranch Sauce
What You Need 8 oz. sour cream 1 small packet powdered ranch dressing & seasoning mix 5 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided 4 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper, divided F VHOI ULVLQJ Ă RXU 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 egg 1 c milk, add more if needed 2 bags onion boilers, peeled 1 bottle canola oil
Directions â&#x20AC;˘ Pour oil into deep fryer and preheat to 400 degrees. â&#x20AC;˘ In a medium bowl, add the sour cream, ranch packet, 1 tbsp of cajun seasoning, and 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper, mix well. Chill. Â&#x2021; ,Q D PHGLXP ERZO DGG WKH Ă RXU egg and milk. Mix well. â&#x20AC;˘ Add 4 tbsp of cajun seasoning to the batter. â&#x20AC;˘ Add 4 tbsp of cayenne. â&#x20AC;˘ Add salt and black pepper. Mix well. â&#x20AC;˘ Take each onion boiler and coat with batter. â&#x20AC;˘ Deep fry 1-2 min. â&#x20AC;˘ Drain on paper towel. â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy with cajun ranch sauce!
Submitted by: Kathy Sills, Harrisville, MS (pop. 23,762)
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