1/2cupHeinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with SrirachaOR plain ketchup
1/4cupsour cream
2garlic clovesminced
1green onionfinely chopped
1 1/2tspprepared horseradish
1/2tspseasoned salt
1/2tspsmoked paprika
1/4tspblack pepperground
Onion strings:
2sweet onionslarge, peeled, slice into ¼-in. rings
1 ½cupwhole buttermilk
1tspsriracha or hot sauce
2cupsall-purpose flour
2tspseasoned salt
2tspsmoked paprika
1tspgarlic powder
1tspblack pepper
1tspcumin
1tspdark chili pepper
peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
To make the Creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly blended.
Store tightly covered in the refrigerator until serving. Let sit in the refrigerator overnight or at least 8 hours. (Makes 1 3/4 cup)
To make the onion strings: Thinly slice the onions into ¼-in. rings using a sharp knife, food processor or mandoline.
Place the onion slices in a large storage bag. Make sure strips are separated.
Pour the buttermilk and hot sauce over the onions. Seal and shake the bag ensuring the marinade covers the onion strips. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
In a large bowl sift together the all-purpose flour, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin and chili pepper.
After the onion strips have marinated, remove the onion strips from the marinade allowing the excess to drip off. Toss the onion strips in the seasoned flour.
Heat peanut or vegetable oil to 360°F in a large pot or countertop fryer. Fry the onion strips until golden, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove fried onion strips to a paper towel lined cookie sheet to drain. Season lightly with additional seasoned salt immediately.
Serve hot with the creamy sriracha dipping sauce.
Notes
How to Make Air Fryer Onion Strings:
Preheat the Air Fryer to 350°F. Coat the basket liberally with cooking spray or brush with oil.
Prepare the onion strings per the recipe. Spray the onion strings with cooking spray on all sides or use an oil mister to coat the breading.
Arrange in the basket in a single layer.
Cook for 8 minutes stopping halfway through to shake the basket (or flip) coating any dry spots again with cooking spray, if needed.
Keep warm when cooking in batches in a 200°F oven on a sheet pan.