Fried Asparagus Sticks

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.