Deep-Fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.

Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.

Dip asparagus into milk mixture.

Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.

Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.