Onion Straws with Chipotle Pepper Aioli

In small bowl, mix garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice and chipotle pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

In wide-based bowl, combine onions and buttermilk. Allow to sit for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

On shallow plate, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne and paprika. Mix well with a fork.

Heat oil in heavy stock pot or Dutch oven to 375ºF.

Using tongs, remove onions from buttermilk and dredge through the flour mixture. Gently shake excess flour from the onions. Working in batches, add onions to oil. Use tongs break them up a bit so they don’t clump. Stay close, they should be done in 1–2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Serve with the chipotle pepper aioli.