Beer Battered Vegetables

• Vegetables
• asparagus↗1 bunch
• zucchini2
• Batter
• eggs↗2
• 3/4 cup pale ale or 3/4 cup lager beer↗3⁄4 cup
• flour↗3⁄4 cup
• cornmeal↗3⁄4 cup
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• Also
• buttermilk↗
• vegetable oil↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut zucchini into ½ inch slices. Cut ends of asparagus off. Place in shallow dish and coat with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, beer, flour, cornmeal, salt, cayenne and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in deep skillet to 350°. Dip asparagus spears and zucchini slices one-by-one into the batter and place in hot oil. Fry for 1-3 minutes. Fry in batches and do not overcrowd skillet. black pepper.

4. 4

   After frying, place on paper towels. When all are finished, serve immediately with a side of aioli and ranch dressing.