Fried Shoestring Carrots
I came up with these fun snacks as an alternative to french fries. We like to serve them hot with ranch-style dressing as a dipping sauce.—Kim Gammill, Raymondville, Texas
SERVINGS
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10
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CATEGORY
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Appetizer
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METHOD
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Deep-Frying
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PREP |
10 min. |
COOK
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15 min.
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TOTAL
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25 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 10 cups shredded carrots
- Oil for deep-fat frying
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Stir in carrots. In a small bowl, combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper; set aside.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop spoonfuls of carrot mixture, a few at a time, into oil; cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. Yield: 10 servings.