Beer-Battered Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 deep-fat thermometer
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup lager such as Harp
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• + 5 more ingredients
• • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pound medium asparagus

Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to use. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F. Whisk together flour, salt, zest, and pepper in a bowl until combined, then add beer, whisking until smooth. Heat 3 inches oil i...

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