Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup cold, flat beer
• 3 pounds asparagus, raw, whole, cleaned and cut above white end
• Peanut oil, for frying

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Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except asparagus and oil in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep-fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.