Fried Asparagus - Paula Deen

• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• peanut oil (for frying)

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
2. Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
3. In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
4. In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning.
5. Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
6. In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat to 365 degrees. Fry asparagus, in batches, 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.

fresh asparagus, flour, buttermilk, egg, hot sauce, cornmeal mix, cajun seasoning, peanut oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-asparagus-paula-deen-251964 (may not work)