Fried Asparagus

Name: Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Irish Appetizers, Irish Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer; 3 egg whites; 2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; Oil for deep-fat frying; Ranch salad dressing

This battered pan-fried asparagus is a favorite at events. It's fun to eat with a side of Ranch dressing for dipping. —Lori Kimble, Montgomery, Alabama

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
3 egg whites
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
Oil for deep-fat frying
Ranch salad dressing

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter.
In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1-1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.

Test Kitchen Tips

A thrifty alternative to purchased garlic salt is to mix up your own: Just combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder with 3 teaspoons of table salt or other fine-grained salt. The ratio works the same for onion salt, too.

For the ultimate flavor, use fresh produce when it’s in season. In spring, that means asparagus, peas, artichokes and fennel. In summer, eggplant, arugula, summer squash and tomatoes shine. Fall’s finest? Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and carrots, to name a few.

Check out 21 more quick and easy asparagus recipes to try tonight.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 70 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Deep Fried Asparagus in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007

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gennice

Apr 24, 2013

first time and will keep trying, over and over till I can master it. What I did was good but had to must batter, but still good
juliesprincess

Mar 7, 2010

These are awesome! I'm not big on frying but I will do it for this recipe.