Fried Asparagus Spears

Name: Fried Asparagus Spears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 c Corn Flakes cereal, crushed fine; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; oil to fry in

By Jenny Morrell
@redladycooking

Great Southern way to enjoy this spring treat. My family loves asparagus and this is a fun way to eat it!

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Serves:

4-6

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

1 bunch

fresh asparagus spears
2

eggs, beaten
1 c

Corn Flakes cereal, crushed fine
1/2 tsp

salt
1/8 tsp

black pepper
·

oil to fry in
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How to Make Fried Asparagus Spears

Step-by-Step

Heat oil until hot enough to fry in.
Mix beaten egg, salt, and pepper.
Dip asparagus spears, one at a time, into the egg mixture.
Then roll in Corn Flake crumbles.
Drop into fat and fry until golden brown.
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain. Serve while hot.

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About Fried Asparagus Spears

Course/Dish: Vegetables

Main Ingredient: Vegetable

Regional Style: Southern

Collection: Spring Recipes

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids

Hashtag: #asparagus

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