Crispy Parmesan Asparagus Sticks
Ingredients
1 bunch of asparagus
2 eggs
1⁄4 cup flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 425*F. Place rack on baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.
2. Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Beat eggs in shallow container or plate. In second shallow container or plate combine flour, panko, cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Coat each spear in egg, then press into panko mixture. If panko won’t stick, dip asparagus back into egg and roll in panko again. Place each spear on wire rack. (I ended up needing two racks because I had a large bunch of asparagus.)
3. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Comments
This recipe is from How Sweet It Is and, oh my gosh, it was the perfect recipe for the first asparagus of the year. The asparagus was tender-crisp and full of flavor thanks to the salt, pepper, and Parmesan. There were no leftovers because I pretty much ate the second tray by myself. Yum. If you love asparagus, or if you cook for a fence-sitter, this is a great and delicious recipe.
Shown here with Panko-Crusted Salmon.
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