Fried Asparagus
This is way better than any frozen appetizer you'd get at a restaurant - the coating stays super crunchy and the asparagus inside is still crisp. Even people who think they don't like asparagus end up eating way too many of these.
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Ingredients
~8-10 servings
- 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 slices hearty white sandwich bread torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 lbs medium-sized asparagus woody ends cut off
- Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pulse bread, 1/4 cup flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne in food processor until finely ground.
- Transfer breadcrumb mixture to large zip-top bag.
- Whisk eggs with 1 Tbsp water in shallow dish.
- Rinse asparagus and coat each spear in flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat 1 inch oil in Dutch oven to 350F.
- Fry asparagus in batches 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for crispy results.
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