Fried Shoestring Carrots

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

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper and set aside.
3. 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.
4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
5. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture.
6. 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.