Fried Asparagus Sticks
4.4
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
- 1 Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
- 2 Whisk buttermilk, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper together in a wide bowl. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stovetop.
- 3 Dip 1/3 of asparagus into buttermilk mixture. Dredge in flour; coat thoroughly. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour. Place coated asparagus, unstacked, onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
- 4 Fry coated asparagus, in three batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat frying until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.
By mmmhmmmgood