• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer, chilled
• 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

1 In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth. 2 In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip asparagus in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt. 3 Squeeze lemon over fried asparagus; garnish with parsley. Serve warm.