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Fried Asparagus Sticks

Fried Asparagus Sticks
Fried Asparagus Sticks requires about 25 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 5. One serving contains 163 calories, 6g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of lemon zest, vegetable oil, ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

1
Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
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2
Whisk buttermilk, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest together in a wide bowl.
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3
Pour flour into a separate wide bowl.
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4
Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stove top.
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5
Dip 1/3 of asparagus in buttermilk mixture.
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6
Transfer asparagus to flour and coat thoroughly.
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7
Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour.
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8
Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
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9
Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
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10
Repeat the battering and frying process until all the sticks are cooked.
11
Serve immediately.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In25 m.
Servings5
Health Score21
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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