STOCKTON ASPARAGUS FRIES

Stockton Asparagus Fries image

I can't make it to the festival every year but I never miss getting my fill of deep fried asparagus when it's in season.

Provided by Cathy Ales

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
¾ cup flour
⅔ cup cold flat beer
½ cup cornstarch
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g