Description
Transform asparagus into a crispy, cheesy delight with these easy-to-make Parmesan sticks, perfect as a side dish or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse and trim the woody ends off your asparagus.
- Set up your breading station: In one bowl, whisk your eggs. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each asparagus spear in the egg, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange them on a baking sheet without crowding.
- Spray with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Enjoy immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
For extra crispiness, choose thin asparagus spears and consider using an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg