Crispy Fried Onion Straws

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet onion
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup all-purpopse flour
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder po
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspon sea salt
• canola oil, for frying

Garlic Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, lemon and paprika. Mix well, and season to taste with salt & pepper. Allow to rest in fridge until ready to use
2. Slice onion into 1/4" slices using mandoline. Separate onion pieces and place into large bowl. Add buttermilk and rest in fridge for one hour
3. Drain buttermilk from onions
4. Add flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and chili powder into plate and mix well to combine
5. Using tongs or a fork, transfer onions in batches into flour mixture. Toss well to combine. Tap off excess flour and transfer to a clean plate.
6. Heat oil in large fry pan. Test the oil with a small piece of onion. When onion immediately begins to bubble and raises to the surface, the oil is hot enough
7. Add onions in batches to fry pan. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the onions won't cook properly
8. Watch carefully, as onions will only take about 2 minutes to cook. Remove onions as they finish, and lay on paper towels to drain. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt
9. When completely finished, sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.