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Crispy Asparagus Sticks

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
5 servings
Snack
Crispy Asparagus Sticks
Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 lemons, zested
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
1
Preheat a deep-sided skillet over medium heat, filling it with 1-inch of vegetable oil. Combine buttermilk, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper in a large bowl, whisking them together. In another wide bowl, pour flour into it. Position a plate lined with paper towels near the stovetop.
2
Dip 1/3 of the asparagus into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, coat it in flour, making sure to cover every part thoroughly. Repeat the process by dipping 1/3 of the asparagus into the buttermilk mixture again and then coating it in flour. Place the coated asparagus, arranged side by side, onto a baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining asparagus.
3
Fry the coated asparagus in three batches, submerged in hot oil until it turns golden brown, taking about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the cooked asparagus from the oil and place it on the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this frying process until all the asparagus sticks are cooked, and serve immediately.