Stockton Asparagus Fries

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

I can't make it to the festival every year but I never miss getting my fill of deep fried asparagus when it's in season.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Stockton Asparagus Fries

Ingredients

2 cups peanut oil

or as needed

¾ cup flour

⅔ cup cold flat beer

½ cup cornstarch

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon ground white pepper

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon celery salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

3 pounds asparagus

ends trimmed

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bucket of Margaritas

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour beer cornstarch egg whites baking powder white pepper baking soda celery salt and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.

Step 3

Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Stockton Asparagus Fries

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 487.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 19.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 13%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 44g 68%

Saturated Fat: 7.7g 39%

Cholesterol: 1.8mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1038.7IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 89.5mcg 22%

Calcium: 85.7mg 9%

Iron: 3.5mg 20%

Magnesium: 24.3mg 9%

Potassium: 304.6mg 9%

Sodium: 231.7mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 396.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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