Sesame-pancetta-wrapped Asparagus

Total Time: 19 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 12 asparagus spears, trimmed to 4 inches
• 6 slices pancetta, halved (very thin slices)
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• sea salt

Recipe

• 1 put flour, eggs and sesame seeds in 3 shallow dishes. wrap each asparagus spear with pancetta, leaving tip exposed.
• 2 heat oil in med straight sided skillet over med heat until it registers 350 degrees on a deep fry thermometer.
• 3 dredge spears in flour, shaking off excess.
• 4 dip pancetta portion in egg; coat with sesame seeds. fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. drain on paper towels. season with salt. thread spears lengthwise skewers, if desired.