If you like cooking with fresh asparagus, then you will love this air fryer asparagus fries side dish. Crunchy, salty, and full of vegetable goodness, these dippable asparagus fries are sure to become a new favorite air fryer side dish for you!
These delicious asparagus fries are the perfect appetizer or side dish. Because these easy fried asparagus fries are made with just a few common ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this impressive side item in a moment’s notice. They are great served with a side of ranch dressing!
Are you an asparagus eater? Although it is a vegetable with a versatile use, for some reason, we don’t seem to cook with it nearly enough! This air fried asparagus method brings a new twist!
Ingredient Notes
- All-Purpose Flour—Unbleached or bleached.
- Eggs—Helps to adhere the breading to your asparagus.
- Panko Breadcrumbs—To give the pickles their crunchy exterior.
- Asparagus—Fresh with the wood-like ends trimmed off
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Olive Oil Spray—To spritz
How to make Air Fryer Asparagus
- Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs and the seasonings. Set aside.
- Add flour to a separate small bowl.
- Trim 1 ½ to 2 inches off the woody ends of the asparagus. Set aside.
- Crack and whisk the eggs together. Set aside.
- Coat each asparagus “fry” in the egg, then in the flour, then in the egg a second time, and finally in the Panko mixture. Be sure that each piece of asparagus has a thick coating.
- Place the asparagus fries in the air fryer basket, careful to not overcrowd.
- LIghtly spray with the cooking spray.
- Cook for 9- 10 minutes, shaking the basket once in the middle of cook time.
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries Frequently Asked Questions
Is asparagus good for you?
Asparagus is known for providing Vitamin C, folic acid. It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is thought to help with lowering blood pressure.
Should I blanch my asparagus before frying them?
Although many recipes call for blanching asparagus for recipes, this is one recipe in which blanching the asparagus is not necessary.
Can you make these air fried asparagus gluten-free?
Sure! You can find gluten-free panko breadcrumbs at most major grocery stores. Combine this with your favorite gluten-free flour for an allergy-friendly treat!
How to Serve and Store Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
Serve the air fryer asparagus fries hot with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
If you have any leftovers, you can store them for up to three days in the refrigerator. Simply allow them to cool completely on the counter before placing them in an airtight container.
You can reheat the asparagus fries in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees.
Recipe Variations
If you are a fan of all things spicy, you can kick up the amount of cayenne pepper or add red pepper flakes to the flour. You can also add a few drops of tabasco sauce to the whisked eggs.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Try to choose asparagus stalks that are of a medium thickness when shopping for asparagus. This way they will not cook overly quickly in the air fryer.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Try to avoid overlap so each asparagus piece gets an even amount of hot air during the cooking process.
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Breadcrumbs
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 2 Eggs beaten
- ¼ cup All purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°.
- Set out three shallow bowls or rimmed plates – one with beaten eggs, one with flour, and one with breadcrumbs/spices mixed together.
- Trim 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the woody part of the asparagus stalks.
- Dip the asparagus into the beaten eggs.
- Roll the asparagus in flour.
- Dip back into the eggs a second time.
- Roll in the breadcrumbs/seasoning mix.
- Place the coated asparagus in the air fryer basket, careful to not overcrowd.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 9-10 minutes, shaking once during the middle of cook time. Remove when asparagus is nicely brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with ranch dip.
Nutrition
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