Ingredients
2
cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3
teaspoons baking powder
1
teaspoon table salt
1
bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer, chilled
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1
bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces
Coarse sea salt, if desired
1/2
lemon
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip asparagus in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt.
Squeeze lemon over fried asparagus; garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
