Fried Asparagus has a super crunchy coating covering crisp tender fresh asparagus stalks. They make a great spring appetizer served with ranch dressing for dipping. Even if you don’t care for asparagus, you will love these Fried Asparagus Spears.
I think I like them even better than Fried Green Beans.
 

 
How to make Fried Asparagus
Trim the woody ends off, about the last 1 1/2 to 2 inches. You want to use medium-thickness stalks. Thin asparagus will cook to much and get too soft.
Rinse the asparagus, but do not dry off. Immediately coat them in flour. The water will help the flour adhere.
Next dip them in an egg wash, coating them well.
Then add them to a ziptop bag with a homemade bread crumb mixture and seasonings.
 

  To fry them, use peanut oil, or vegetable or canola oil. You want the oil temperature to be 350 to 360 degrees.  A thermometer is handy for keeping the temperature right.
You want to fry them in batches so you don’t crowd the pan and drop the oil temperature too much.

More Fried Vegetables to Try

Fried Zucchini Chips
Crispy Fried Green Beans
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Southern Fried Okra

Fried Asparagus

Fried Asparagus has a super crunchy coating covering crisp tender fresh asparagus stalks. They make a great spring appetizer served with ranch dressing for dipping. Even if you don’t care for asparagus, you will love these Fried Asparagus Spears.

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 slices hearty...