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PopularFried Asparagus & Buttermilk Ranch
Fried Asparagus & Buttermilk Ranch
Brittany KhamilleIngredients
- 1 bunch asparagus- ends trimmed
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- mustard powder
- vegetable oil- for frying
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- mustard powder
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- 1/8 cup fresh parsley- chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh dill- chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives- chopped
Instructions
- 1to make the ranch: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Store tightly covered in the ice box for up to 2 weeks.
- 2Prepare three separate bowls. In one bowl you'll have flour, in another you'll have the eggs, and in the third will be the panko. Season each one the way you like!
- 3Coat each asparagus spear in the egg wash, flour, egg wash, and panko and press to ensure they're coated evenly and repeat with all of the spears. Lay on a plate and place into the freezer about 15 minites.
- 4Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F and fry for 3-7 minutes; or until crispy.
- 5Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 6Serve hot, garnished with parsley, with ranch!
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Easter dinner is spring on a plate — bright greens, fresh herbs, and something showstopping in the center. This collection covers the whole spread without the stress.
Cooks on Pepper come back to this collection year after year because it hits the Easter classics without hours of planning: deviled eggs for the appetizer, asparagus and mashed potatoes for sides, and a proper main built for a crowd.
Every recipe here scales up cleanly for a family gathering — the kind of Easter table where the food matches the effort put into hiding the eggs.
Quick Tips
- 1
Start the eggs the night before
Hard-boiled eggs for deviled eggs peel easier when they've chilled overnight.
- 2
Blanch asparagus in advance
Blanch and shock the asparagus that morning; a quick sauté finish gets it hot without overcooking.
- 3
Make mashed potatoes a hold
Warm mashed potatoes in a covered dish over a pan of simmering water — stays creamy for an hour.
- 4
Rest the main before carving
Ham, lamb, or salmon all need 10-15 minutes of rest — that's the window to plate everything else.
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