DEEP-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Deep-Fried Asparagus image

This is a fancier version of the other fried asparagus on here, and is more like an appetizer. Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Provided by cookinkatie

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ cups biscuit mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1371 mg, Sugar 10.5 g