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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This recipe is a tasty way to get in your veggies that even kids and picky eaters will enjoy! Ingredients:
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed |
2 cups buttermilk |
1 teaspoon ground paprika |
1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 1/2 lemons, zested |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed |
Directions:
1. Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk buttermilk, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest together in a wide bowl.
3. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl.
4. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stove top.
5. Dip 1/3 of asparagus in buttermilk mixture.
6. Transfer asparagus to flour and coat thoroughly.
7. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour.
8. Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
9. Repeat the battering and frying process until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.
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