Stockton Asparagus Fries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
3/4 cup flour
2/3 cup cold flat beer
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix flour, beer, cornstarch, egg whites, baking powder, white pepper, baking soda, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.