Fried Asparagus with Parmesan

Description

Trick me into eating my veggies :)

Details

Cooking Time:		25
Recipes Makes:		5
Calories:		145
Carbs:		18.6
Fat:		5.6
Protein:		6.9

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 lemons, zested
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• Parmesan (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk buttermilk, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest together in a wide bowl.
3. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl.
4. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stove top.
5. Dip 1/3 of asparagus in buttermilk mixture.
6. Transfer asparagus to flour and coat thoroughly.
7. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour.
8. Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
9. Repeat the battering and frying process until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.

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