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Fried Asparagus

Name: Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus; 0.5 cup all purpose flour; 2 eggs; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon pepper; 1.5 teaspoons parsley; 0.5 cup grating cheese; 0.75 cup breadcrumbs; 3 servings vegetable oil

This recipe takes tender asparagus, lightly blanched, then coats it in a savory breading before a quick fry. The coating includes flour, egg, parsley, and cheese, giving it a crisp exterior. It's a satisfying way to enjoy asparagus, whether served warm from the pan or at room temperature.

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August 28, 2026

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9 steps · 45 min total

Boil water, prepare ice bath

Bring a medium saucepan with lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by placing several ice cubes with cold water in a bowl.

Blanch the asparagus

Carefully place the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks. They should be pliable but not fully cooked through.

Chill asparagus

Immediately transfer the asparagus from the boiling water to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cool, remove the asparagus to a dish and set aside.

Alternatively, you can cook the asparagus in steaming bags for 2 minutes and 30 seconds instead of blanching in water.

Prepare breading station

In a small dish (a square one works well for dipping), beat the 2 eggs with the 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley, and 1/2 cup grating cheese until well combined.

On your counter or work surface, lay out two paper dishes or sheets of wax paper. Place the bowl with the egg mixture between them.

Bread the asparagus

Fill the first dish with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and the second with 3/4 cup breadcrumbs. Dip each cooled asparagus spear into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the plain breadcrumbs, ensuring it's fully coated.

Stack breaded asparagus

Layer the breaded asparagus on a platter lined with waxed paper. If you have multiple layers, place waxed paper between them to prevent sticking.

Fry the asparagus

Heat a large frying pan with about 1-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the breaded asparagus in batches, frying until it turns golden brown on all sides.

Drain fried asparagus

Remove the fried asparagus from the pan and drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Serve

Arrange the fried asparagus on a serving platter. Serve immediately while warm, or at room temperature.

Fried Asparagus