HUSH PUPPIES
1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tsp. dehydrated onions
1 8 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup +3 Tbls. milk
Preheat oil to 340ºF. Mix all ingredients together until batter is
formed. Lower Basket into oil. Using a heat-resistant metal
spoon, drop batter by tablespoons into oil. Cook 4-6 minutes
or until done.
Makes 14 pieces.
VEGETABLE FRITTERS
3/4 cup bread crumbs, fine-dry
2 Tbls. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 Tbls. water
2-1/2 cups fresh vegetables sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces:
carrots, mushrooms, green and red peppers, zucchini
Preheat oil to 375ºF. Combine dry ingredients, set aside. Combine
liquid ingredients. Dip vegetables into liquid mixture and then
coat with dry mixture. Place into raised Basket. Lower Basket into
oil. Cook 3-5 minutes or until done.
Serve with ranch-flavored dressing.
Makes 2-1/2 cups.
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ONION HAYSTACKS
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. seasoning salt
1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup flat beer
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 large onion, cut into slivers
Preheat oil to 375ºF. Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining
ingredients, except for onions and mix well. Stir onions into batter.
Lower Basket into oil. Use heat resistant metal tongs to place
onion stacks into oil. Cook 3-5 minutes or until done.
Makes 4-5 servings
ONION RINGS
1 large onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs, fine-dry
1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup flour
1 Tbls. water salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oil to 300ºF. Separate onion slices into rings. Combine
liquid ingredients. Combine dry ingredients. Dip each onion ring
into egg, then dip into dry mixture. Lower Basket into oil. Using a
heat-resistant metal spoon place onions into oil. Cook 3-5 minutes
or until done.
Makes 3-4 servings
FRENCH FRIES
10 potatoes, peeled 3/8 inch wide strips
salt to taste
Preheat oil to 375ºF. Pat potatoes dry. Place potatoes in Basket.
Lower Basket into oil. Cook 6-8 minutes or until done. Season with
salt while still warm.
Makes 4 servings
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