Fried Shoestring Carrots

Name: Fried Shoestring Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Barb G.

"A fun snack as an alternative to french fries. Good served hot with ranch-style dressing as a dipping sauce."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 10

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 flour, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; Stir in carrots.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper and set aside.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat-fryer heat oil to 375 degrees. Drop spoonfuls of carrot mixture, a few at a time, into hot oil.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture.
Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

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Fun recipe! Can't wait til Easter, when I will make this and cook as little nests to top with creamed peas! Until then, though, we can enjoy them as the recipe is written. Thanks for posting!!

Wineaux