Asparagus Fries with Smoked Paprika Aïoli

Ingredients

• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• ²/₃ cup mayonnaise
• 4 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 1 cup panko
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• + 6 more ingredients
• • ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 lb. thick asparagus spears, trimmed, peeled, and halved crosswise
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, more to taste
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika

Put the garlic in a small saucepan, add cold water to cover by least 1/2 inch, and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as the water boils, drain and repeat the process once more. Rinse the garlic with cold water to cool and then peel and mince the cloves. In a medium bowl, whisk the poached...

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