deep fried onion balls with cajun ranch sauce
I wanted to try something different instead of a plain onion ring. So I came up with Onion Balls. Onion broilers are like pearl onions, but a little bigger. Found them in the produce section labeled onion broilers.
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These deep fried onion balls are a twist on onion rings and deliver a punch of cayenne flavor. Boiler onions are battered in a crust that has a kick. We suggest starting light on the Cajun and cayenne pepper, and adding to suit your taste buds. The onions are smaller and slightly sweet. A nice combination with the savory, spicy crust. They're delicious dipped in the spicy ranch dip. Trust us, you won't eat just one. You do need to be OK with crunchy onions. These do not get soft in the middle like onion rings. If you prefer that texture, try preparing these with pearl onions. They do take a little while, so reserve these for when you have the time.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 small packet Hidden Valley Ranch
- 5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bags onion boilers
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk, more if needed
- 4 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bottle canola oil
How To Make deep fried onion balls with cajun ranch sauce
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Step 1In a medium bowl, add the sour cream, ranch packet, 1 Tbsp of the Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper. Mix well. Chill while onion boilers cook. -
Step 2Clean onions by cutting each end off and peeling the outer layer off of the onion.
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Step 3Preheat deep fryer to 400 degrees.
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Step 4In a medium bowl, add the flour, egg, and milk. Mix well.
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Step 5Add 4 Tbsp Cajun seasoning and 4 Tbsp cayenne pepper to the batter. Mix well.
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Step 6Add the salt and black pepper to the batter. Mix well.
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Step 7Take each onion boiler and coat with the batter. Deep fry for 1 - 2 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 8Drain on paper towel.
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Step 9Enjoy with the Cajun sauce.
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