Canby Deep Fried Asparagus

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup cold, flat beer
• 3 pounds asparagus, raw, whole, cleaned and cut above white end
• Peanut oil, for frying

1. Mix all ingredients except asparagus and oil in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
2. Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep-fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.

cornstarch, flour, salt, baking powder, white pepper, celery salt, baking soda, black pepper, egg whites, cold, peanut oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/canby-deep-fried-asparagus-recipe.html (may not work)