FRIED ASPARAGUS STICKS

Fried Asparagus Sticks image

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

Ingredients

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