Deep Fried Beer Spears

By rbotzl01

Ingredients

• 1/2 c cornstarch
• 3/4 c flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp celery salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 c cold flat beer
• Peanut oil for frying
• 3 lb fresh asparagus spears (cleaned, best if cut above white end)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except asparagus in a bowl, whisk until well blended. Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.