Fried Asparagus

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup beer or 1 cup non-alcoholic beer
• 3 egg whites
• 2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
• oil (for deep frying)
• ranch salad dressing, for dipping

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter.
2. In a electric skillet, heat 1 1/2in. of oil to 375u0b0. Fry asparagus in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.

flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, baking soda, garlic salt, pepper, nonalcoholic, egg whites, fresh asparagus, oil, ranch salad dressing

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-asparagus-234888 (may not work)