Crispy Jalapeño Onion Petals Recipes

CRISPY ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the deep fat fryer, a stovetop fryer or high sided pot with the recommended amount of oil to 360 degrees. Combine the flour and paprika evenly in a flour sifter and sift into a large bowl. Add the thinly sliced onions to the flour and toss and shake well to coat the onions evenly in seasoned flour. Put the onions into a strainer and shake off any excess flour so that what remains is the thinnest coat possible. Cooking in small batches, put the coated onions in a fryer basket and carefully submerge in the hot oil. Shake the basket to insure even frying and remove from the fryer when the onions have cooked to a deep golden, but not dark brown, color. Continue in this manner until all the onions have been cooked. Season each batch with salt as it's removed from the fryer. Drain on paper toweling.;

BEER-BATTERED ONION STRINGS

Steps:

• Special equipment: a mandolin; a deep-frying thermometer
• Mix the flour, baking powder, seasoned salt and pepper in a large bowl. In a pitcher, mix together the beer and eggs. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients and mix.
• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough vegetable oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F.
• In batches, dip the onion strings into the batter, then plunge them into the hot oil and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and repeat with the rest of the onions. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.

CRISPY ONION FLOWERS

Steps:

• Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer or a large, heavy Dutch oven (oil should come no more than halfway up the sides of the pan).
• Combine flour and ranch dressing mix in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
• Cut about 1/2 inch off the tops of the onions and peel them. Cut 12 vertical slices until you almost reach the bottom of the onion (do not cut all the way through). Remove the center of each onion. Don't throw away!
• In a second bowl, mix tempura batter with chilled soda water. Don't over-stir; batter should be slightly lumpy. Dredge each onion in seasoned flour, shaking to remove excess flour. Dip in tempura batter and make sure to spread "petals" apart to get an even coating of batter.
• Carefully place 1 onion in fryer. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Remove and carefully ensure that petals are separating, using a utensil to help spread them if necessary. Recoat onion with batter and return to oil for about another 5 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining onions.
• Serve hot.
• To make the dip, mix all ingredients in a bowl, adding hot sauce to taste. Serve with onion blooms.

BEER-BATTER FRIED JALAPENO STRIPS, ONION PETALS & PICKLES

Steps:

• Slice onion and jalapeno as desired, and pat dry pickles onto paper towels.
• In a large bowl, whisk together egg, beer, flour and seasoned salt.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet or a fry-cooker, following manufacturer's directions.
• Dip vegetables into batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
• Fry in batches, about 3 or 4 minutes per batch, or until lightly browned.
• Drain onto paper towels. Serve immediately.

EASY PICKLED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Combine carrots, water, onion, cider vinegar, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes. Pour over jalapenos and cover with a plate to keep vegetables submerged. Cool for about 1 hour.
• Place jalapenos in a large bowl. Pour carrot mixture over jalapenos and cover with a plate to keep vegetables submerged. Let sit until for flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. pour the mixture in a glass jar and cover; refrigerate.