Deep Fried Asparagus

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup cold flat beer
• 3 pounds (2 cups) raw, whole asparagus, cleaned and cut above white end
• Peanut oil (approximately 1 quart)

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except asparagus in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
2. Dip asparagus individually into the batter and deep-fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Asparagus Commission