Breaded asparagus, golden and crispy, baked or air-fried with just a touch of oil. An easy and quick recipe, but really delicious, great as a side dish or as a spring appetizer. The preparation is very simple, just clean the asparagus, quickly boil them, and bread them with eggs and breadcrumbs… a few minutes of cooking and they are ready to be served, maybe with a dollop of mayonnaise. Try this recipe, I assure you it’s delicious!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven, Air Frying
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 38.15 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 4.11 (g) of which sugars 1.12 (g)
- Proteins 2.97 (g)
- Fat 1.38 (g) of which saturated 0.55 (g)of which unsaturated 0.68 (g)
- Fibers 1.20 (g)
- Sodium 93.96 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 2 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs asparagus
- 2 eggs (large)
- to taste breadcrumbs
- grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
- garlic powder (to taste)
- parsley (or other herbs)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Oven or air fryer
- Parchment Paper
- Pot
- 2 Bowls
Preparation
Clean the asparagus by removing the end of the stalk and wash them under running water.
Boil them in slightly salted boiling water for about 5 minutes (they should remain firm). Drain them and dry them with kitchen paper.
Beat the eggs in a bowl. Pour some tablespoons of breadcrumbs in another bowl, add a bit of Parmesan, a pinch of garlic powder, and a handful of chopped parsley (or other dried herbs) (1).
Dip the asparagus in the eggs, then roll them in the flavored breadcrumbs (2). If you want a thicker and crunchier crust, I recommend repeating the operation a second time.
Place the breaded asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, without overlapping them, and lightly drizzle them with olive oil.
Bake them in a fan oven at 374-392°F for 15-20 minutes, until they are nicely golden.
If you want to use the air fryer, place them directly in the basket (with or without parchment paper) and cook them at 374°F for about 10 minutes (3). You can increase the temperature to 392°F in the last minutes if you want them crunchier.
The breaded asparagus are ready, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and serve while hot, optionally with mayonnaise or another sauce.
Advice and Notes
I recommend using slightly thick green asparagus… thin ones are not suitable for this preparation.
If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for 1-2 days and reheat them as needed.
You can flavor the breadcrumbs with herbs and spices to your liking, you can omit the cheese if you don’t like it.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I skip boiling the asparagus?
Pre-cooking is necessary, but if you prefer, you can steam them instead of boiling in water.
