French Breaded Asparagus
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, French Breaded Asparagus is the perfect way to elevate your vegetable side dish game. Tender asparagus spears are coated in a savory blend of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings like thyme and garlic powder, creating a crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender interior. Baked rather than fried, this recipe achieves a guilt-free crispiness using just a light spray of olive oil. With minimal prep and a quick bake time, these versatile spears are ideal as an elegant appetizer, a unique side dish, or even a snack with your favorite dipping sauce—think garlic aioli or tangy Dijon mustard. Ready in under 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a staple for gatherings and weeknight dinners alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears and set them aside.
Set up a breading station by placing the flour in one shallow dish, beating the eggs with milk in a second dish, and combining the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a third dish.
Lightly coat each asparagus spear in flour, ensuring excess flour is shaken off.
Dip the floured asparagus spear into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Press the spear into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated. Repeat with all the asparagus spears.
Place the breaded asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil cooking spray to enhance crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the breadcrumb coating is golden and crispy.
Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by a dipping sauce such as garlic aioli or Dijon mustard.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1194 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
