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Beer-Battered Asparagus in a white dish with dipping sauces
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3.89 from 9 votes

Beer-Battered Asparagus

Golden and crunchy asparagus spears with beer batter coating. Easy to make and delicious as appetizer or side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup lager beer
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • oil

For the Campfire Sauce

  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  • In a deep pot or deep-fryer, heat about 2 inches deep of oil to about 375 F.
  • Break off tough ends of asparagus. Wash and drain well.
  • In a shallow plate, combine 1/4 cup of the flour and half of the salt, paprika, and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and the remaining paprika, salt, and pepper.  Gradually add in beer and whisk until smooth.
  • Dredge asparagus in flour mixture to coat. Dip asparagus in beer batter, a few pieces at a time, to fully coat.
  • Deep-fry in hot oil, in batches, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until coating is golden brown and asparagus is tender yet crisp.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve with campfire sauce.

For the Campfire sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce and ranch dressing until blended.

Notes

  • Although I've used either thin or thick asparagus, depending on what I have on hand for this recipe, I prefer the thicker stalks as they seem to fare better in the intense heat from the deep-frying.
  • For best results, use cold beer and prepare the batter when ready to fry. Do not use flat beer; the fizz helps keep the batter light and crispy.
  • To coat the long spears easily, transfer the batter into a tall glass and dip the asparagus. To make sure the batter sticks better, pat the asparagus dry and dredge in flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 4.3mg