Sesame-Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus

This is a wonderful Hors D'Oeuvre for a cocktail party!

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 skewers

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

Directions

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 onto skewers, if desired.