Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries on Closet Cooking

By donvt

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from closetcooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

I have really been looking forward to spring and the fresh local asparagus and one of the first things that I wanted to make with it was some crispy baked asparagus fries! Ever since I discovered that you can coat vegetables in panko bread crumbs and bake them that they would become healthy 'fries' I have been doing it with pretty much every vegetable that I can get my hands on. Given that asparagus is already in perfect 'fry' shape it seemed only natural to turn them in fries and it couldn't be easier to do so! You pretty much just need to dredge the asparagus in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko breadcrumbs and bake until crispy. All said and told you can be enjoying these healthy baked asparagus fries in about 20 minutes so you can make them whenever you want. If you are a fan of asparagus, you will definitely enjoy these asparagus fries and they might just be that one new asparagus that you absolutely need to try this spring!

2 eggs, lightly beaten

directions

Dredge the asparagus in the flour, dip in the egg and then into a mixture of the panko, parmesan, salt and pepper.

Place the asparagus in a single layer on a wire rack on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 425F oven until golden brown, about 7-13 minutes.

Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Genius! Thanks for sharing! Makes me so excited about asparagus season.

Gorgeous asparagus and the texture is inspired!..Question...could I possibly sub something not wheat-based for the panko bread crumbs? Ground nut meals...coconut flakes...ground oats or flaxseed?..I so want to attempt this, but wish to replicate the "crunch factor" so obviously present in your lovely offering...Thanks for any insight!

Anonymous: You could use things like milk, buttermilk or even yogurt in place of the eggs.

What a fabulous new way to make asparagus... Was wonderful

My kids helped me make these last night. Everyone LOVED them, especially my daughter who is a picky eater!!!!!!

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