Kim’s Fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• 12 asparagus spears
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 green chile peppers, finely sliced
• 15 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste

Directions

Dampen asparagus lightly with water. Coat with flour; trying to avoid coating the tips.

Dip asparagus in beaten egg.

Roll and coat asparagus in a layer of breadcrumbs.

Place coated asparagus on a plate and refrigerate, allowing coating to stick, 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir mayonnaise, green chilies, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl for dipping sauce.

Heat vegetable oil in a fry pan over medium heat.

Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.