Fried Asparagus Sticks

These fried asparagus sticks are coated in a double layer of tangy buttermilk batter. Quick and easy to prepare, they're sure to please everyone.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk buttermilk, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper together in a wide bowl. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stovetop.

Step 3

Dip 1/3 of asparagus into buttermilk mixture. Dredge in flour; coat thoroughly. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour. Place coated asparagus, unstacked, onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus.

Step 4

Fry coated asparagus, in three batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat frying until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.