This fried asparagus sticks recipe is a tasty way to get in your veggies Even kids and picky eaters will enjoy
Prep Time
25 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
5
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
Whisk buttermilk
lemon zest
paprika
and black pepper together in a wide bowl. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stovetop.
Dip 1/3 of asparagus into buttermilk mixture. Dredge in flour; coat thoroughly. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour. Place coated asparagus
unstacked
onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
Fry coated asparagus
in three batches
in hot oil until golden brown
2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat frying until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.
Cook's note:
Add a 1-inch cube of bread to the hot oil to check if it is ready. If it turns deep golden brown in color after a count of 40
the oil is ready. If the bread cube browns too quickly
turn down the heat and wait a few minutes for it to cool.
Editor's note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of coating ingredients. The actual amount of coating consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature
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