Deep Fried Asparagus Recipes

FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 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. 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.

BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed to 5-inch lengths, or a combination of 8 ounces asparagus and 8 ounces yellow or green zucchini, zucchini trimmed and cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices, patted dry
• For the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, capers, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, if desired. The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and chilled.
• For the asparagus: Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk the beer into the flour mixture until smooth.
• Pour enough vegetable oil into a heavy large wide saucepan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature registers between 350 degrees F and 360 degrees F.
• Coat the asparagus, in batches, in beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Drop the asparagus, in batches, into the hot oil and fry until the batter is deep golden brown and asparagus are crisp-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the asparagus using a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Immediately mound the asparagus on a serving platter. Place the bowl of dipping sauce alongside and serve while the asparagus are still hot.

DEEP-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
• Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
• Dip asparagus into milk mixture.
• Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
• Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

FRIED ASPARAGUS STICKS

Steps:

• Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
• Whisk buttermilk, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest together in a wide bowl.
• Pour flour into a separate wide bowl.
• Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stove top.
• Dip 1/3 of asparagus in buttermilk mixture.
• Transfer asparagus to flour and coat thoroughly.
• Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour.
• Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
• Repeat the battering and frying process until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.

STOCKTON ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• 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.

ASPARAGUS TEMPURA

Steps:

• Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
• Stir tempura mix and water together to make a loose batter.
• Cut tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Dip into the batter, making sure spears are evenly coated.
• Carefully add 5 to 6 asparagus spears to the hot oil. Fry until they float to the top, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt. Repeat with remaining asparagus.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook asparagus spears in boiling salted water until barely tender.
• Drain on paper towels.
• In wide bowl, beat egg with milk.
• Dip asparagus spears into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs.
• Heat enough oil to cover asparagus to 364 degrees in deep fryer or large skillet.
• Diameter of pan should exceed length of spears.
• Fry coated asparagus, a few at a time, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.

CANBY DEEP FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except asparagus and oil in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep-fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.

DEEP-FRIED PARMESAN ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• Mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt in one bowl, eggs and buttermilk in another, and bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third.
• Coat each asparagus stalk in the flour blend, dunk into the egg mixture, then roll in the bread crumbs. Transfer to the refrigerator and let them rest for 30 minutes; this will help the breading stick during frying.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Fry asparagus in the hot oil, working in batches as needed, until breading is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve hot.

PARMESAN FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over a moderate heat. Add in the onion, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon pepper. Cook till tender. Tip in the asparagus and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally so that it gets evenly coated with the seasoning. Sprinkle the wine into the skillet, mix and take off fire. Transfer the asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle the leftover mixture from the skillet onto the asparagus. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and whole wheat crackers.
• Tips:
• While cooking the asparagus, make sure not to overcook it - it will turn mushy. To get the texture right, keep it slightly crunchy.

PAULA DEEN'S DEEP FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Rinse drain and snap off ends of asparagus.
• 2. Shake asparagus in flour in plastic bag.
• 3. Mix wet ingredients of buttermilk, egg and hot sauce. Dredge in wet ingredients.
• 4. Then mix corn meal and cajun seassoning and dip asparagus in.
• 5. Then put in hot oil and fry til golden brown (just a few mins).
• 6. You Can eat just as is or make the creole sauce that Is at bottom of recipe.

FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 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 electric skillet, heat 1 1/2in. of oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.

FRIED ASPARAGUS - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
• Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
• In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning.
• Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat to 365 degrees. Fry asparagus, in batches, 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.