Description
Enjoy crispy and golden Air Fryer Asparagus Fries as a healthy alternative. Try this easy recipe today for a delicious side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thick asparagus
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and dry the asparagus, trimming off the tough ends.
- In a bowl, mix flour, eggs, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a food processor, pulse panko breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes until coarsely ground.
- Dip each asparagus spear into the egg mixture and then coat with the panko mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the coated asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spraying with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 asparagus fries (about 85g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, ensure asparagus is thoroughly dry before coating. Feel free to experiment with different spices or use other vegetables like zucchini or green beans.