Andouille Corn Dogs

Ingredients

• 1 gallon peanut oil
• 1 cup turkey chili 's, preferably Trader Joe's
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Pale Ale
• 1 tablespoon white sugar optional
• 1 jalapeno pepper diced with ribs and seeds removed, optional
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 andouille sausage links
• 1 cup cornstarch