Mike's Fried Asparagus Spears

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

MMOBRIEN

Mike's Fried Asparagus Spears

Try a thicker batter [less fluid] if you'd like to have these spears stand upright on their own. I choose to leave the recipe the way it was originally served to me. However, if you do choose the thicker option, a fantastic dipping sauce idea is one we constantly use here in the Southern U.S. Thick, creamy white sausage gravy!

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

Cooking time :

20 mins

1 lb

Fresh Asparagus [or, one large bunch]

1 box

Louisiana Fry Batter [your brand choice + beer or water to thin]

1 quart

High Heat Deep Fry Oil

2 packages

Hidden Valley Ranch Dip [+ sour cream as per manufactures directions]

1/2 tbsp

Dried Chives [+ reserves to garnish]

Milk [to thin - if desired]

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

° Mix your dip as per manufactures directions with sour cream, add dried chives and refrigerate. ° Know that this specific dip is fairly salty. It's meant to prompt additional alcohol consumption. Go with regular Ranch Dressing if you'd prefer.

* Step 2

Chop the woody ends from your asparagus. About 1 1/2" to 2" from the base as pictured below.

* Step 3

Clean asparagus under cold running water.

* Step 4

Completely dry your asparagus on a clean towel or paper towels.

* Step 5

° Mix your batter to your desired consistency. I like mine a bit thicker to add to the salty crunch of this delicious hot bar food appetizer. ° Place asparagus in batter. Coat well.

* Step 6

° Heat oil on stove to high then turn to medium high heat. ° Place a few pieces of asparagus in heated oil one by one. If not, they'll stick to each other. ° Don't overload your pan. You'll cool the oil off too quickly causing soggy, oily asparagus spears. ° Don't worry about any large coating clumps. You'll want those!

* Step 7

° Drain fried asparagus on a clean towel or paper towels. ° Sprinkle a small amount of sea salt over the tops. ° Serve hot.

* Step 8

These fried asparagus spears were originally served to me loosely wrapped in newspaper in a tall pilsner glass. The dip was served to the side. But, serve these babies any way you'd like! Or, with what dips you'd prefer. Enjoy!