Kim s Fried Asparagus

12 asparagus spears

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

2 cups fresh bread crumbs

½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

1 cup mayonnaise

2 green chile peppers, finely sliced

15 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Dampen asparagus lightly with water. Coat with flour; trying to avoid coating the tips.

Dip asparagus in beaten egg.

Roll and coat asparagus in a layer of breadcrumbs.

Place coated asparagus on a plate and refrigerate, allowing coating to stick, 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir mayonnaise, green chilies, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl for dipping sauce.

Heat vegetable oil in a fry pan over medium heat.

Fry coated asparagus in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.