[lumberjim]

jinx has done both....
to deep fry:

dip in egg wash.
roll in cornmeal
deep fry.
yum

sautee:

in a wok, heat your peanut oil, sautee. yum. crispy.

edit:

for years i hated asparagus. my mom always steamed it and it was mushy and gross. jinx has shown me the light. don't overcook it. it should be crisp and bright green.

makes your pee stink, though.....in like 2 minutes