Fried Asparagus Sticks recipe

All Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ lemons, zested
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

Nutrition Info

145 calories
carbohydrate: 18.6 g
cholesterol: 3.9 mg
fat: 5.6 g
fiber: 2.7 g
protein: 6.7 g
saturatedFat: 1.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 105.4 mg
sugar: 6.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

5 servings

Recipe Note

This recipe is a tasty way to get in your veggies that even kids and picky eaters will enjoy!

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