Description
These Baked Asparagus Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli make for a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fries. The asparagus spears are coated in a crispy Panko breadcrumb crust and baked to perfection, served with a creamy roasted garlic aioli for dipping.
Ingredients
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For the aioli:
- 1 head garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the asparagus:
- 1 pound asparagus, cleaned and bottom ends trimmed
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, lightly crushed
- 2 Tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the aioli: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Slice the top one-third off the head of garlic. Roast the garlic, then combine with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Make the asparagus: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Prepare asparagus, coat in egg and mayo mixture, then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- To find the best place to cut asparagus, bend the spear until it breaks.
- For extra crispiness, use cooking spray and ensure the oven is fully preheated.
- If short on time, sauté minced garlic in olive oil as a substitute for roasted garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
