With less than 5 ingredients, NO oil, and done in less than 10 minutes, these Air Fryer Asparagus Fries will become a favorite side dish or snack!
Ingredients
16-20 spears asparagus
1 medium egg
1 teaspoon water
⅓ cup regular breadcrumbs
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 TBS everything but the bagel seasoning (or garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, poppy seeds- ⅛ teaspoon each)
oil spray
Instructions
Prepare the asparagus by cutting or snapping off the hard ends; about 1 inch up the stem and discard those pieces. Wash and dry the asparagus.
In a shallow dish, add an egg and a bit of water, then whisk and beat until a little frothy. Add the asparagus and toss around to coat.
In a separate shallow dish or bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, and spices.
Add the asparagus spears a few at a time, and toss around until coated. Place them into the air fryer tray. Repeat until all asparagus are coated.
Add fries to the air fryer basket, do not place them too close together. Lightly spray the tops with oil, and close.
Set air fryer for 400 degrees and 8 minutes. After 5 minutes, open and carefully flip fries over, then close and cook remaining 3 minutes.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition per serving (recipe makes 2 servings): 145 calories, 4 grams fat, 16 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 8 grams protein.
How to Bake Asparagus Fries:
Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the asparagus spears. Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place fries on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!