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DEEP FRIED ASPARAGUS
2.5 - 3.0 liters peanut (or vegetable) oil for frying
1 lb. fresh asparagus
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
seasoned salt/pepper to taste
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1.­Preheat­oil­to­356º­F.­The­blue­WORKING­light­will­illuminate­
as­the­Deep­Fryer­heats­the­oil.
2.­Place­flour­in­gallon-size­locking­plastic­bag.­
3.­Combine­buttermilk­and­egg­in­a­shallow­bowl­and­mix­well.­
4.­Rinse­6­asparagus­stalks­and­place­wet­stalks­into­the­flour­bag.­
Shake­well­to­coat.­Remove­from­bag­and­shake­off­excess­flour.
NOTE:­If­very­thick,­peel­asparagus­stems­with­vegetable­peeler­first.
5.­Place­floured­asparagus­into­the­buttermilk­mixture,­
then­dredge­in­the­panko­bread­crumbs.­
6.­Prepare­stalks­until­the­blue­WORKING­light­turns­OFF,­
and­the­Deep­Fryer­is­ready­for­use.
7.­Using­oven­mitts­and­heat-resistant­tongs,­place­6­battered­
asparagus­stalks­into­the­fryer­basket.
8.­Lower­fryer­basket­into­oil­and­add­lid.
9.­Fry­2­to­3­minutes,­watching­the­browning­process­through­the­viewing­window.­
10.­Using­the­tongs,­turn­asparagus.­Allow­to­cook­for­
another­2­to­3­minutes­until­done.­
11.­Always­use­the­fry­basket­to­lift­asparagus­out­of­the­oil;­hook­the­basket­to­the
rim­and­allow­oil­to­drain.­Then­remove­asparagus­from­the­fry­basket­
and­onto­a­plate­of­absorbent­paper­towels.­
12.­Add­seasoned­salt­and­pepper­while­warm.­
13.­Serve­at­room­temperature­with­a­lemon­tartar­or­
honey­mustard­dipping­sauce.
VARIATION:­Add­1­tablespoon­green­pepper­tabasco­sauce­to­buttermilk­mixture­
for­a­kick.­Finely­chop­fresh­jalapeno­peppers­and­add­to­panko­bread­crumbs­
for­another­level­of­heat.
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