Air Fryer Asparagus Fries

Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus Fries make the perfect side dish, appetizer, or snack with your favorite dipping sauce! Lightly breaded and air-fried with minimal oil, they’re a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional French fries.

Course Air Fryer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fried aspargus fries, air fryer asparagus, air fryer asparagus fries, air fryer parmesan aspargus

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings Servings

Calories 138kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus I prefer thick ones
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 eggs large
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs breaded asparagus in a white tray.
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Wash and pat dry asparagus until thoroughly dried and trim the tough ends.
Add flour, eggs, salt, garlic powder and black pepper into a broad dish and mix until well combined.
Add panko breadcrumbs, parmesan and red pepper flakes into a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Transfer into another broad dish or plate.
Dip each asparagus into the egg-flour batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then gently press it into the Parmesan-panko mixture, turning to coat evenly. Press lightly with your fingers to help the coating stick, and place on a plate.
Pre heat air fryer to 400°F.
When hot, gently transfer asparagus into the basket in a single layer, without over lapping and spray a coating of cooking spray.
Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp and deeply golden. If you're using plain panko, give them a light spray of cooking oil halfway through to help achieve that rich, golden-brown finish.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (recipe in notes) or marinara.

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Notes

Toasted or untoasted Panko - Plain panko gives you that classic golden color when air fried, while toasted panko takes it up a notch with a deeper golden brown and extra crunch. Either one will work!

To toast panko - Toss 1 cup of panko with two teaspoons of oil in a moderately hot skillet. Stir it constantly until it turns a nice golden color, then let it cool a bit before using.

Thick asparagus will hold their shape better and will stay firm for dipping.

Single layer – Cook them in a single layer without overlapping for an even brown crispy crust.

Dipping sauce - Mix ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce together until smooth.

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