Baked Asparagus Fries
A healthy alternative to french fries baked to crisp perfection right in the oven!
I was lying in bed one night, tossing and turning, when I had this sudden craving for french fries. It didn’t matter where it was from – McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Carl’s Jr – you name it. All I could think about was shoving those crisp fries right into my face. But since our Cabo trip is 2 1/2 weeks away, I opted out for something a little lighter and healthier with these asparagus fries.
Now I’ve quickly learned that these really are the best kind of “fries” ever. They’re so nutritious and healthy, and they won’t add on those extra carb weights. Plus, I skipped the deep fry and threw these bad boys right into the oven, keeping them nice and light, and baked them to absolute crisp perfection.
So the next time you have that sudden urge for those greasy fast food french fries, these asparagus fries are sure to fulfill those cravings. But be sure to have some self control when you make this because you’ll definitely want seconds and thirds!
Baked Asparagus Fries
Ingredients
- 1 cup Panko*
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Working in batches, dredge asparagus in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately.
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I just finished making these and they are soooooo good. Nice crunch to them , Thank you for this great idea.
These were awesome. I am always on the hunt for veggie recipes that don’t contain copious amounts of cheese or butter (while those are tasty too, not so helpful for the waistline) These were perfect. I was only sad that I only bought one bunch of asparagus….
These looks so delicious. My husband and I love asparagus. Thank you for showing me another fantastic way to cook it!
Hey!
I LOVED this recipe. I just cooked some up a minute ago and they were delish! I made mine low-carb by using crushed pork rinds (which I usually HATE!) and Mrs. Dash as my bread crumbs (1tbsp of Mrs. Dash per cup of crushed pork rinds) and coconut flour instead of regular flour.
I’m new to cooking…like…REALLY new. I was just curious, why do we put the asparagus in the flour first?
Thanks for the amazing recipe and post. It’s absolutely lovely!
Ronnie The-Bear
By using the flour first, it gives something for the egg to cling to. If not, the breading would slide right off!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!! Going to make them again tonite! Even great in salad….
These look wonderful! I too am a fry lover, I’d even go as far as to say addict, it doesn’t matter where they are from! Nothing can satisfy me like a greasy, crispy fry! I’m so excited to have found this healthier version! I can’t wait to make them!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Such a great idea!!! And your photos are gorgeous!
Where do i find panko? & what is it?
Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.
It has now become so mainstream that it can be found in the baking section beside regular breadcrumbs, etc. I live way out in the boonies of TX, so if I can find it, just about anybody can in the USA!!!! Can’t wait to try these!! I LOVE asparagus, and this sounds like a wonderful addition to my ways to prepare it! Thanks!!
I think I have found my new favorite dish! Pinned
Asparagus fries are my favourite part of spring!
Looks delicious! I have a quick question – I’ve noticed in a lot of your recipes that you like to dredge in whole eggs, rather than just egg whites. The few times so far that I’ve tried your method I found the eggs getting cooked scrambled on my chick / veggie. It makes me want to go back to egg whites. Anything you can suggest to avoid a scrambled egg crust on everything? Any reason you do full eggs rather than just the whites? Thanks! I love your blog!
I prefer to use whole eggs because when using egg whites, I am always wasting the egg yolks, and I am not a fan of wasting food. I also don’t mind nor really taste the “eggy” taste, but you should definitely use the method that works best for you. It may be best to use egg whites to suit your preferences.
I’ve tried a similar recipe before and this is officially our favorite way to eat asparagus! I whipped up a garlicky dipping sauce and these were perfection. Awesome way to jazz up veggies!
How did you make the dipping sauce? Thx
OMG!! I absolutely LOVE asparagus and what a treat to get “fries” like this. Can’t wait to get to the market and bring home a bundle or two. Thanks for the great recipe.
SO crispy!! I wish I had these instead of those curly fries I had last night….
Love that panko coating, these look so good!
LOVE the healthy alternative to fries, and since I’m in Tokyo, I can get my fill of Panko flakes! Delish indeed!
These look delicious and so easy to make. The perfect appetizer. My family often goes through the McD’s drive through just for fries!
I get those crazy french fry craving, too, but I’m also trying to get bikini ready for a trip. These look like an awesome alternative! Just bought a large bunch of asparagus, so now I know what to do with them.
Oh man, I love this recipe! Also, it looks like you use a pie plate for dipping…..such a great idea!
Oh my Lord, I’m gonna try this ^___^
looks sooo good! And I love asparagus so
this version should taste great c; Xx