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FRIED ASPARAGUS STICKS



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This recipe is a tasty way to get in your veggies that even kids and picky eaters will enjoy!

Provided by mmmhmmmgood

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ lemons, zested
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

FRIED ASPARAGUS STICKS



Fried Asparagus Sticks image

How to make Fried Asparagus Sticks

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 lemons, zested
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

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.

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