Ingredients
5
5 servings
- •1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
- •2 cups buttermilk
- •1 teaspoon ground paprika
- •1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •1 ½ lemons, zested
- •½ cup all-purpose flour
- •1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk buttermilk, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest together in a wide bowl.
- Pour flour into a separate wide bowl.
- Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stove top.
- Dip 1/3 of asparagus in buttermilk mixture.
- Transfer asparagus to flour and coat thoroughly.
- Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour.
- Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat the battering and frying process until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts
Per 5 servings
- Calories: 145
- Carbohydrate: 19g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Sugar: 7g
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