Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with Paula Deen's Deep-Fried Asparagus, a delectable dish that dances on your taste buds. This Southern classic is a delightful appetizer, side dish, or even a vegetarian main course, sure to impress at any gathering. The succulent asparagus spears are coated in a crispy, golden-brown batter, creating a tantalizing contrast between the tender interior and the crunchy exterior. Served with a delectable dipping sauce, this irresistible treat is a true testament to the magic of simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.
Discover a treasure trove of variations to suit every palate. From the classic Deep-Fried Asparagus with its irresistible simplicity to the tantalizing Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus that adds a nutty, cheesy twist, there's a recipe for every occasion. Embark on a culinary journey with Garlic-Parmesan Asparagus, where the aromatic blend of garlic and Parmesan elevates the asparagus to new heights. For a touch of heat, the Spicy Fried Asparagus delivers a delightful kick, while the Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus takes indulgence to the next level with its smoky, savory bacon. And for those seeking a healthier alternative, the Air Fryer Asparagus offers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on flavor.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate these culinary wonders in their own kitchens. Detailed ingredient lists and helpful tips guarantee a successful cooking experience, while vibrant, full-color photographs capture the essence of each dish, making you crave that first bite. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal, or simply desiring a delightful treat, Paula Deen's Deep-Fried Asparagus and its recipe variations are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER
Buttery, fresh asparagus sure to please any guest.
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories classics healthy vegetarian
Time 10m
Yield As desired
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash asparagus and line them up on a cutting boar with the tops even. Even up bottoms and cut off tough ends.
- Bring a skillet or oval casserole filled half full of salted water to boil. Dump in asparagus all at once. When water returns to the boil, cook asparagus from 1 to 3 minutes depending on its size and your preference. Remove from pot and drain well.
- Return asparagus to hot pan, squeeze lemon juice over top. Fry with olive oil and a little butter, being careful not to overcook. Add kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.
- To make sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter and whisk in lemon juice.
ASPARAGUS FRIES
Potatoes beware, asparagus are dressing up as French fries. Thanks to a beer batter and hot oil, the green stalks are golden and crispy. Lemon aioli makes great dipping sauce and there are three seasoning options depending on what mood you are in.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the seasoning: Stir desired seasoning combination in a large bowl until well mixed.; set aside.
- For the asparagus fries: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the lager and whisk until smooth. Dip half of the asparagus pieces into the batter, turning to coat completely and letting any excess drip off. Carefully add a few of the asparagus pieces at a time to the hot oil until all the battered pieces are added, then fry until golden brown on all sides and crisp-tender on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining asparagus pieces and batter, making sure to bring the oil back to 360 degrees F for the second batch.
- Toss the warm fries in the bowl with the seasoning combination and serve with the lemon aioli.
STOCKTON ASPARAGUS FRIES
I can't make it to the festival every year but I never miss getting my fill of deep fried asparagus when it's in season.
Provided by Cathy Ales
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour, beer, cornstarch, egg whites, baking powder, white pepper, baking soda, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
- Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
LADY AND SONS ASPARAGUS SANDWICH - PAULA DEEN
Paula Deen says this is the most requested sandwich at their restaurant in Savannah, Georgia! Look and see why! Note: The calories are so high because the total amount of dressing is firgured in. When you eat this you only use a small amount of dressing!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- First,blanch the asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and saute lightly. Season with the salt and pepper, or lemon pepper. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside. Butter 2 pieces of the pumpernickle bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place the bread in the same skillet, buttered side down, and grill on 1 side. Flip bread and place 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan. Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of cheese, rotating the spears. Place onion rings on top of asparagus. Cut sandwich in half. Garnish with pickle slices or parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper, to taste. Store it in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Yield: 2 3/4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2439.5, Fat 172.2, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 418.7, Sodium 6959.8, Carbohydrate 208.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 84.2, Protein 37
DEEP-FRIED ASPARAGUS
This is a fancier version of the other fried asparagus on here, and is more like an appetizer. Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.
Provided by cookinkatie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
- Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
- Dip asparagus into milk mixture.
- Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
- Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1371 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
ASPARAGUS TEMPURA
It's as simple as it sounds: tempura asparagus, deep-fried to a golden crisp. Goes great with ranch and is great for a get-together.
Provided by LLawson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
- Stir tempura mix and water together to make a loose batter.
- Cut tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Dip into the batter, making sure spears are evenly coated.
- Carefully add 5 to 6 asparagus spears to the hot oil. Fry until they float to the top, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 965.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
FRIED ASPARAGUS - PAULA DEEN
Still trying to find a way to get my husband to eat asparagus. He loves fried foods, so maybe this will work! Recipe from Paula Deen. Serve with recipe#251965. Says it makes 12-15 servings, but that seems a little high to me. If you try this, please approximate how many servings you got out of it.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
- Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
- In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning.
- Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
- In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat to 365 degrees. Fry asparagus, in batches, 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 228, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3.7
BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed to 5-inch lengths, or a combination of 8 ounces asparagus and 8 ounces yellow or green zucchini, zucchini trimmed and cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices, patted dry
- For the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, capers, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, if desired. The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and chilled.
- For the asparagus: Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk the beer into the flour mixture until smooth.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a heavy large wide saucepan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature registers between 350 degrees F and 360 degrees F.
- Coat the asparagus, in batches, in beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Drop the asparagus, in batches, into the hot oil and fry until the batter is deep golden brown and asparagus are crisp-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the asparagus using a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Immediately mound the asparagus on a serving platter. Place the bowl of dipping sauce alongside and serve while the asparagus are still hot.
PAULA DEEN'S DEEP FRIED ASPARAGUS
I saw this recipe on food network and made them for my family and they just loved them.
Provided by Holli Cadwell-Dunn
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Rinse drain and snap off ends of asparagus.
- 2. Shake asparagus in flour in plastic bag.
- 3. Mix wet ingredients of buttermilk, egg and hot sauce. Dredge in wet ingredients.
- 4. Then mix corn meal and cajun seassoning and dip asparagus in.
- 5. Then put in hot oil and fry til golden brown (just a few mins).
- 6. You Can eat just as is or make the creole sauce that Is at bottom of recipe.
ASPARAGUS ONION CASSEROLE
This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in the oven so it's ready with the meal. -Judy Fleetwood, Beulah, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add the cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
FRIED ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Fried Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories Vegetable
Time 2m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook asparagus spears in boiling salted water until barely tender.
- Drain on paper towels.
- In wide bowl, beat egg with milk.
- Dip asparagus spears into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs.
- Heat enough oil to cover asparagus to 364 degrees in deep fryer or large skillet.
- Diameter of pan should exceed length of spears.
- Fry coated asparagus, a few at a time, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 573.1, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17
DEEP-FRIED PARMESAN ASPARAGUS FRIES
Asparagus is too healthy for you, let's trash it up!
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Veggie Fries
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt in one bowl, eggs and buttermilk in another, and bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third.
- Coat each asparagus stalk in the flour blend, dunk into the egg mixture, then roll in the bread crumbs. Transfer to the refrigerator and let them rest for 30 minutes; this will help the breading stick during frying.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry asparagus in the hot oil, working in batches as needed, until breading is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 2151.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
FRIED ASPARAGUS
This battered asparagus is a favorite at events. It's fun to eat with a side of ranch dressing for dipping. -Lori Kimble, Montgomery, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1-1/2 in. oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for frying. Thicker spears will hold up better to the frying process.
- Trim the asparagus spears by removing the woody ends. You can also peel the asparagus spears if desired.
- To make the batter, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then, add the eggs and milk and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough to fry the asparagus spears without burning them.
- Dip the asparagus spears in the batter and then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry the asparagus spears for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the asparagus spears from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
- Serve the asparagus spears immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Paula Deen's deep-fried asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. With its crispy coating and tender interior, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy asparagus, give this recipe a try!
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