Description
I can’t make it to the festival every year but I never miss getting my fill of deep fried asparagus when it’s in season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
- ¾ cup flour
- ⅔ cup cold flat beer
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour
- beer
- cornstarch
- egg whites
- baking powder
- white pepper
- baking soda
- celery salt
- and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
- Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown
- about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 10