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Fried Asparagus With Spicy Mayo Dip

Published Oct 4, 2018 By Julia 12 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
A low carb and keto friendly version of deep fried asparagus, with a parmesan cheese and almond flour breading. Easy to make on the stovetop or in a deep fryer. Browse more tasty Appetizer Recipes.

Fried Asparagus With Spicy Mayo Dip

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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 420
Net Carbs: 3.5g

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 fresh asparagus spears
  • oil for frying

Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Breading:

  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Dip:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a small bowl, stir together all dip ingredients until well-mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by cutting off the tough woody ends so you’re left with about 6 inches. Rinse and dry them.
  • In a bowl, beat together the egg and heavy cream until well-mixed. Pour the mixture into a shallow plate, large enough for the asparagus spears. In another shallow plate, stir together all breading ingredients until well-mixed.
  • Using a deep fryer or a pan on the stovetop, add enough oil so that the asparagus can be fried on all sides. Heat the oil to 350 F. If not using a fryer, frequently monitor to maintain the temperature during frying.
  • Generously coat each asparagus spear in the egg wash with your first hand, then in the breading with your second hand until well-coated on all sides. Gently shake off excess and transfer to wax or parchment paper. Repeat with the other asparagus spears.
  • Fry the breaded asparagus until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, and drain on paper towels. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding. After frying, handle the asparagus carefully so you don’t break off the breading.
  • Serve while hot with the dip.

NUTRITION

Makes 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving (5 fried spears):
Calories 420 (86% from fat)  
Total Fat 40g 61%
   Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 830mg 35%
Net Carb 3.5g  
Total Carb 7g 2%
   Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14%
   Sugars 2g  
Protein 9g  
Vitamin A 26% · Vitamin C 8% · Calcium 9% · Iron 8%
Nutrition does not include oil used for frying.

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keto deep fried asparagus served with spicy mayo dip

Recipe Overview

These asparagus “fries” are a fabulous low carb appetizer. You almost can’t taste the asparagus because it’s meltingly tender, surrounded by crunchy bits of savory breading.

To prepare this, asparagus spears are trimmed, dipped in an egg wash, and coated with a low carb breading. Then they’re deep fried until golden brown in a pan on the stovetop or in a specialty deep fryer. It’s similar to my fried chicken recipe.

They’re great as-is, and even better when served with a spicy mustard mayo dip. Only 3.5g net carbs per serving of 5 asparagus fries.

collage showing how to make low carb breading with almond flour and parmesan

Breading Doesn’t Have To Be Messy

You’ll notice that the recipe says to dip asparagus in the egg wash with one hand, and the breading with the other.

In other words, only one hand should ever touch the egg wash, and only one hand should ever touch the breading. Following this simple tip makes the breading process much cleaner and easier.

I didn’t always do it this way, and I’d end up with fingers that had been breaded themselves!

low carb breaded asparagus spears before deep frying

Option For Thicker Breading

I prefer a single layer of breading; that is, one coat of egg wash followed by one coat of breading.

I’ve tried double breading the asparagus, meaning that I repeat with a second round of egg wash and breading, and I thought that it made the breading taste too thick — I didn’t like it as much.

But, it’s purely a preference. If you think the breading is too thin and want more crunch to every bite, you can try double breading. Just make sure you double the ingredients so that you have enough.

making a spicy mustard mayo dip for fried asparagus

Spicy Dipping Sauce

The ideal dip for fried foods is something creamy and thick, as opposed to more watery and runny sauces. That way, the viscous sauce can easily adhere and doesn’t make your fried foods soggy.

My favorite dip for these asparagus fries is a simple mustard and mayo dip with cayenne and black pepper, not too dissimilar to the dip for Instant Pot Artichokes.

If you have a favorite dip that you think would go well with this, go for it and let me know in the comments section what you used. If you’d rather not prepare a dip, that’s totally fine — it’s purely optional and not required to enjoy these asparagus fries.

easy fried asparagus served on a plate

With Or Without A Deep Fryer

After making amazing keto fried chicken, I decided to take the plunge and bought a deep fryer. I love that it has automatic temperature control, so I no longer have to constantly monitor the oil temperature and adjust as needed. It also has an oil filtration feature, which is convenient for re-using oil.

If you’re making this without a deep fryer, make sure you use enough oil so that the asparagus spears can be fried on all sides. Remember, this is deep frying not shallow frying, so you’ll likely need 1 to 2 inches of oil in your pan.

You’ll also need an instant read thermometer to check if your oil is around 350 F, and adjust the stovetop as needed. As you add food to the oil, the temperature will immediately drop, so be vigilant about monitoring it. Otherwise, your cooking time might differ a lot from my estimates, and your  fried asparagus won’t turn out as well.

Other Tips For Perfect Asparagus Fries

Some other things to pay attention to:

  • After trimming, the asparagus spears should only be about 6 inches long. Any longer than that, and it’ll be cumbersome to bread. Not to mention, you’ll need appropriately sized plates to hold the egg wash and breading for longer spears, and they’ll also taste tougher.
  • Use parmesan cheese that’s finely grated with a sandy consistency. Don’t use the shredded kind, as they won’t easily stick to the asparagus.
  • If your deep fryer or pan isn’t quite large enough to hold all of the asparagus spears simultaneously, don’t force it. Just work in batches. The last thing you want is to have asparagus spears sticking together and not properly frying because they’re overcrowded.
  • Note that the breading is kind of delicate, so handle the asparagus carefully after frying. I use a pair of tongs to move them around, which works well.

asparagus fries dipped into spicy mayo sauce

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Per Serving: Under 5g Net Carbs Tagged With: 0-30min, almond flour, asparagus, cayenne, Dijon mustard, eggs, gluten free, heavy cream, mayonnaise, more10ingredients, paprika, parmesan cheese, stovetop, vegetarian

About Julia

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Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. She shares simple recipes and guides for keto and low carb diets. Learn more.

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Kelly

I love the recipes provided on this site! My only problem is I am allergic to almonds so almond flour is out of the question for me. What can I use as a substitute?

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5 months ago
Julia

You might be able to substitute the almond flour in the breading with finely crushed pork rinds, plain protein powder, or ground flaxseed (or a mix of them all). The only downside is that you might get some unwanted flavor coming from the substitution.

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Lori

My husband said to prepare all veggies like this and he’ll eat it. It was delicious!

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6 months ago
Brenda Housley

Can this be made with canned asparagus spears?

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9 months ago
Julia

I don’t think they would work well because they’re already cooked and packaged in liquid, which would make it difficult for breading to adhere to them and wouldn’t fry well.

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9 months ago
Julina S.

Does the nutritional information include the dipping sauce?

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1 year ago
Julia

Yes, it does.

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1 year ago
Nicki

Could you do green beans the same way?? These all sound delicious especially the jalapeños. Our whole family loves those even the kids so definitely going to try.

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2 years ago
Julia

I haven’t tried this with green beans, but I don’t see why not 🙂

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2 years ago
Lacey

I just received an air fryer for Christmas. I was wondering if you think this recipe could be used with an air fryer? I haven’t tried it out and don’t know the specifics of how the thing works yet. 😂

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2 years ago
Julia

I haven’t used an air fryer so I can’t advise. As long as the breading can get crispy, it should work 🙂

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2 years ago
Brenda

I’ve tried them.in my air fryer and they’re still good but deep frying them tastes SO much better , to me anyway.

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