Kim's Fried Asparagus

Breaded asparagus is fried in oil then served with a green chili mayonnaise dipping sauce. A big hit at any dinner party where I have served this.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 591 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• ½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 12 asparagus spears
• 2 green chile peppers, finely sliced
• 15 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dampen asparagus lightly with water. Coat with flour; trying to avoid coating the tips.

Step 2

Dip asparagus in beaten egg.

Step 3

Roll and coat asparagus in a layer of breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Place coated asparagus on a plate and refrigerate, allowing coating to stick, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Stir mayonnaise, green chilies, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl for dipping sauce.

Step 6

Heat vegetable oil in a fry pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.