Pan-Fried Lemon Asparagus Fritters Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 bunch asparagus, halved, ends removed
  • 1 lemon
  • ½ cup + 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup chopped curly parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
Directions
  1. Fill a medium pot with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, carefully drop in the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Place the cooked asparagus in a bowl of ice water and let sit for 2 minutes.
  4. Drain the asparagus and dry with a clean dish towel.
  5. Slice the asparagus into thin ⅛-inch slices.
  6. Zest the lemon and juice 2 teaspoons' worth.
  7. In a large bowl combine the asparagus, panko, sour cream, parsley, chives, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  8. Form the batter into 8 fritters.
  9. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large frying pan over medium heat.
  10. Place however many fritters will fit into the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes per side. Press each fritter firmly with a spatula to flatten it out. Repeat with the remaining oil and fritters until all are cooked and set aside.
  11. Serve the asparagus fritters, optionally garnished with fresh dill.