Crispy Beer-Battered Asparagus (Printable Version)

Lightly battered asparagus fried to crispy perfection, served with tangy sauces for a delicious bite.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Vegetables

01 - 450 grams asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 156 grams all-purpose flour
03 - 5 grams paprika
04 - 5 grams kosher salt
05 - 2.5 grams ground black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 240 milliliters lager beer

→ Condiments

07 - 60 milliliters barbecue sauce
08 - 120 milliliters ranch dressing

→ Frying

09 - Vegetable oil, sufficient for deep frying

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 190°C, maintaining about 5 cm depth.
02 - Trim tough ends from asparagus, wash thoroughly, and pat dry.
03 - In a shallow dish, combine 31 grams flour with half the paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk remaining 125 grams flour with remaining paprika, salt, and pepper; gradually add lager beer, whisking until smooth.
05 - Dredge asparagus spears in the seasoned flour mixture to coat evenly, then dip in the beer batter to fully coat.
06 - Deep-fry coated asparagus in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until batter is golden and asparagus is tender-crisp.
07 - Remove asparagus from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately accompanied by barbecue sauce and ranch dressing.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Maintain oil temperature at 190°C to achieve optimal crispiness.
02 - Adjust seasonings according to personal taste preferences.
03 - Serve promptly to preserve the crunchy texture.

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