Stockton Fried Asparagas

By nnlester

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup cold flat beer
• 3 pounds (2 cups) raw, whole asparagus, cleaned and cut above white
• end.

Details

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Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except asparagus in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and deep fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Dust generously with grated Parmesan cheese.

I mixed it up as directed but it was too thick, almost a dough instead of a batter. I added more beer to thin it out, maybe too thin. They were still very good they just looked a little funny.

Puleo's serves theirs with two dips, a honey mustard and a spicy avocado ranch. Here is a quick and easy knock off of the avocado ranch. We have used this as a dip several times.

Spicy Avocado Ranch Dip

Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Use 1/2 tsp of cayenne if you prefer mild over spicy. Use 1 tsp if you lean more toward the spicy side.


1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Cruise Farms Buttermilk
3 Tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
1 avocado, seeded and peeled
1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne