Fried Asparagus
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4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
157 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Fried Asparagus
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Fried Asparagus is so easy and so delicious. Simply set up an easy dredging station and heat your oil to 365°F, and you're good to go! Great served with Homemade Ranch!
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lb asparagus spears the ends cut off and the ends peeled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup bread crumbs seasoned Panko
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Heat oil to 365°F.
SET UP THE DREDGING STATION
- Place about ½ cup of water in a pan or medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- In a baking pan or on a platter, mix together the flour with the salt and pepper.
- In a second pan or medium-sized bowl, mix together the eggs with the Parmesan cheese and lime juice,
- In a third pan, or on a platter, mix the bread crumbs with the smoked paprika.
- Wet the asparagus in the water, and then dredge through the flour to coat. Next, add the floured asparagus to the egg mixture, turning to coat. Shake off excess egg, and then dredge through the bread crumb mixture. Place breaded asparagus on a platter and repeat the process with remaining asparagus.
QUICK-FRY THE ASPARAGUS
- Working in batches, fry the asparagus until golden brown, about 2 to 4 to minutes.
- With a slotted spoon or fry basket, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- If desired, serve with homemade ranch, fresh marinara, or kickin' remoulade.
Notes
- If your asparagus is large, we recommend cutting 1 to 2 inches off the ends of each stalk and using a peeler to cut the skin off at the end of each stalk. Not 100% necessary, but it makes the ends of the fried asparagus soft and not chewy.
- Don't worry if the breading doesn't cover the asparagus stalks completely. It's nice to see some of the green asparagus through the breading.
- If using traditional breadcrumbs, you may want to do a double-dredge if the breading looks thin. This is a matter of taste. We find that with Panko bread crumbs, a single dredging per stalk is perfect.
- These can also be baked instead of fried. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
- These are definitely best served fresh out of the fryer. And spectacular when served with homemade ranch, marinara, or our kickin' remoulade.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
593mg
(25%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
668IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 668IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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