Jane Windham’s recipe for Fried Asparagus with a Spicy Dipping Sauce
This crispy, crunchy fried asparagus with a spicy dipping sauce makes a great appetizer or a side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound asparagus washed and snapped
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour divided
1 cup beer
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
oil for deep fat frying
For the sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3-4 drops hot sauce such as Cholula
Instructions
Wash and drain the asparagus but leave damp.
Add 2 inches of frying oil to a dutch oven or cast iron skillet and heat to 350 degrees.
In a shallow plate, combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon each of paprika, salt, and pepper.
In an oblong container, combine 1 cup flour and the rest of the spices.
Whisk in 1 cup beer.
Dredge the damp asparagus in the dry flour mixture to coat
Dip the coated asparagus in the beer batter.
Drop the battered asparagus spears into the hot oil one at a time.
Deep fry 2-3 minutes turning after 1 minute.
Remove from the hot oil and drain on paper towels.
Repeat process until all the asparagus has been fried.
To make the dipping sauce
Mix together the mayonnaise and the hot sauce.
Recipe Notes
Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish.
The dipping sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated.
I use avocado oil for frying because of its high smoke point. Peanut oil works well, too.
See more from Jane Windham at Cottageatthecrossroads.com.