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Unbelievably Amazing Panko-Covered Asparagus Fries

Potatoes were SO last century. And french fries? Blech! Between the sluggish carb overload and the finger-coating grease, the only time you should want french fries is when you're ten. Or at greasy burger joint in the middle of nowhere waiting on a tow-truck because your car blew a gasket. Beyond those two occasions french fries should be strictly off the menu. But what do you do when you want a crispy side dish to go with your turkey burger or something with a little crunch beside your morning eggs? Hellooo panko-covered asparagus fries. These have some carbs because of the panko mixture, but not nearly the coma-inducing levels of french fries. Plus, they're baked (not fried) and jam-packed with flavor. So toss the french fries in the trash where they belong and come savor crisp asparagus fries with the rest of us. Enjoy!
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Author: Mary

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium asparagus
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and top with a wire rack.
  • In a medium bowl, combine eggs and mayo until well blended.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, flour, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  • Separately dip each asparagus spear into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture and lay in a single layer on top of the wire rack.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the spears.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!
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Notes

Pro Tip: Spice things up by adding a quarter teaspoon of cayenne to your breading mixture. It'll add a little 'bite', but keep the flavor relatively the same. Delish!
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