Beer-Battered Asparagus

 

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

• 1 In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
• 2 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.
• 3 Squeeze lemon over fried asparagus; garnish with parsley. Serve warm.