"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...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Zest of 1 lime
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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1 small clove garlic, grated
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup lager, chilled
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1 bunch pencil asparagus (about 1 pound), woody ends trimmed and stalks cut in half
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper