Be the first to Fresh asparagus is dipped in a simple beer batter and deep-fried. Keep this easy beer batter recipe on hand to use with other vegetables as well as seafood, fish, and chicken tenders.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup 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
Preparation:
Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, celery salt, baking soda, baking powder, egg whites, and beer in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep fry them in at least 2-inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: About 4 servings
Recipe Source: Asparagus All Ways...Always by Stockton Asparagus Festival (Celestial Arts Publishing)
Reprinted with permission.
Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep fry them in at least 2-inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: About 4 servings
Recipe Source: Asparagus All Ways...Always by Stockton Asparagus Festival (Celestial Arts Publishing)
Reprinted with permission.
