Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Rogue Colossal Claude
3 large egg whites
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
Oil for deep-fat frying
Ranch salad dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine Rogue Colossal Claude and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter.
In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1-1/2 in. oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
