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!
Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries
Asparagus coated in panko bread crumbs and parmesan and baked until golden brown and crispy.
ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds 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
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/220C oven until golden brown, about 7-13 minutes.
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Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
May 16, 2013 at 12:36 pmOh how I want some of this asparagus today!!! Delish!!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
May 16, 2013 at 12:46 pmMmm what a simple, fun, recipe!
Tieghan says
May 16, 2013 at 12:54 pmI love asparagus, so I will love these! What a great idea!
Ashley Bee says
May 16, 2013 at 1:17 pmYum! The local asparagus here in New England is probably the best in the world. Can't wait until it starts being on all the farm stands!
Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) says
May 16, 2013 at 1:30 pmShut. Up.
Grey X says
May 16, 2013 at 2:25 pmThis sounds delicious! I have to try this soon!
Marie Matter says
May 16, 2013 at 2:50 pmWant, want, want!
Jerry | Simply Good Eating says
May 16, 2013 at 3:08 pmWow that hollandaise sauce looks like it would go perfectly with that crispy asparagus. Yum!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
May 16, 2013 at 3:15 pmLove this idea, plus look how pretty they look!
Gwen says
May 16, 2013 at 5:18 pmAbsolutely perfect! I could eat a whole batch of these!
Anonymous says
May 16, 2013 at 8:36 pmmust try this ! looks yummy
Gloria Baker says
May 16, 2013 at 11:01 pmI love these asparagus, what nice idea with Panko!!
Daryl @ easy italian recipes says
May 17, 2013 at 2:43 amI'm a big snacker and I'm always looking for healthy things to snack on. These asparagus baked fries are a great option.
Joanne says
May 17, 2013 at 10:17 amThat crispy panko crust sounds awesome!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
May 17, 2013 at 8:14 pmI love asparagus and I love that you baked these rather than fried! And that they only take 20 mins! Total success!
sachie auckland says
May 18, 2013 at 10:38 amThis look delicious ..;)
calgary business directory says
May 18, 2013 at 9:17 pmD: I may have just died.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
May 19, 2013 at 7:29 amLove this! I think I could even give up traditional potato fries for this!
Irina @ wandercrush says
May 20, 2013 at 9:41 pmGenius! Thanks for sharing! Makes me so excited about asparagus season.
Anonymous says
May 21, 2013 at 3:00 pmMade this – servied with an avocado/lime dipping sauce – absolutely wonderful!
Anonymous says
May 27, 2013 at 8:29 pmYou're a genius! I just cooked this recipe, and the result was mouth-watering! 🙂
angela @ another bite please says
May 28, 2013 at 10:31 pmI have bunches of asparagus to eat up and bags of bread crumbs so going to be perfect for dinner tomorrow!
Mayli says
May 29, 2013 at 12:49 amI just made this. It was so delicious! I served it with a Mahi sandwich, and I didn't miss the French fries at all. I didn't serve it with the Hollandaise. Instead, I served it with creamy Caesar with a dash of horseradish mustard. Thanks for the recipe!
Elisa Bozescu-Phillips says
June 2, 2013 at 1:22 amWOW!!I don't think you need me to say how Yummy this looks, but WOW–I am soo making this!!
glutwin says
June 6, 2013 at 9:44 amGorgeous 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!
kevin says
June 18, 2013 at 2:23 pmglutwin: You could use a crushed crunchy rice based cereal as a gluten free substitute for the panko breadcrumbs.
Stephanie says
June 24, 2013 at 3:54 pmThis looks really good. I'm always interested in crispy things that are healthier than french fries!
Anonymous says
June 30, 2013 at 7:36 pmCan these be made and then frozen?
steve says
July 9, 2013 at 9:07 pmi've made these 2x now- they're FANTASTIC the only issue is they're REALLY filling- if you're planning a meal plan on 3 -4 MAX per person-
Ana Zahler says
July 22, 2013 at 10:37 pmThat is a different way to enjoy asparagus!
kevin says
July 31, 2013 at 7:46 pmAnonymous: I would say most probably not, but I have not tried it.
Anonymous says
August 2, 2013 at 11:08 pmThey are really delicious with a sauce like Outback's Bloomin' Onion sauce.
Anonymous says
August 18, 2013 at 3:42 amI used gluten free Panko breadcrumbs on chicken for my son. I bet these Panko bread crumbs would work well on this asparagus.
Anonymous says
October 28, 2013 at 5:18 pmIs there anything else you could use instead of egg? Not dairy please 🙂
kevin says
October 30, 2013 at 12:08 pmAnonymous: You could use things like milk, buttermilk or even yogurt in place of the eggs.
Anonymous says
November 20, 2013 at 9:16 pmOkay, dumb question are the blanched/cooked first or raw?
kevin says
November 24, 2013 at 7:55 pmAnonymous: No the asparagus is not cooked first, it will cook when they are baked.
Anonymous says
December 15, 2013 at 11:37 pmThese were amazing and came out just like your picture! I will be making these often.
Anonymous says
February 18, 2014 at 6:00 pmWhat a fabulous new way to make asparagus… Was wonderful
DBelcher1973 says
March 10, 2014 at 11:29 pmI tried these tonight and they were delicious!!! My husband loved them too and he doesn't care much for asparagus. Crunchy AND tasty….great !!!
DBelcher1973 says
March 10, 2014 at 11:31 pmI made this asparagus tonite and it was wonderful. My husband even loved it and he's not big on asparagus. Crunchy and Tasty!!
Anonymous says
March 12, 2014 at 5:47 amHi, I am new to healthy eating, so my question is how is this healthy when the calorie count is 312 for just 2 coated spears? I made it tonight and it was super yummy thank you for sharing this treat with the world!
kevin says
March 17, 2014 at 11:17 pmAnonymous: That's 312 calories per serving with each serving being 1/2 pound asparagus. I am glad that you like them!
Anonymous says
April 1, 2014 at 4:37 pmMy kids helped me make these last night. Everyone LOVED them, especially my daughter who is a picky eater!!!!!!
Anonymous says
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Ancestors Trail says
May 27, 2014 at 5:49 pmVery easy to do and became a "Keeper." I liked it even better when dipped in some Ranch dressing.
Anonymous says
June 18, 2014 at 9:32 pmYum! I just looked through some of your other recipes, too. Can I come eat at your house? I've not found a site that made me this hungry! TY, TY, TY. for sharing all this.
Anonymous says
June 1, 2015 at 4:58 amkEVIN YOU PHOTOS ARE FABULOUS !!!
Bobby DoTube says
June 1, 2015 at 10:19 pmSounds so simple and delicious !
Kristyn says
January 20, 2016 at 12:02 amMy family has tried two of the recipes from your site, and I'm not sure why we haven't tried more. We did this one and the basil chicken one, and they're both SO fantastic. Thanks for sharing… I'll definitely be looking to your site for future meal planning.
kevin says
January 20, 2016 at 1:38 pmKristyn: I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Jo says
May 13, 2018 at 9:58 pmI copied this recipe from you a year or two back and I too really enjoy it when asparagus is in season.