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Parmesan Asparagus Fries with Lemon Garlic Aioli

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I love these baked asparagus fries! Fresh asparagus is rolled in Parmesan cheese and baked until crispy. Dipping them in a homemade lemon garlic aioli is the ultimate.
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus, garlic, lemon, mayo, parmesan
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 431
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE ASPARAGUS FRIES:

  • 1 bunch asparagus washed and trimmed [I try to pick a bunch that are pretty uniform in thickness]
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

FOR THE MAYO & AIOLI:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

MAKE the asparagus:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or brush lightly with oil.
  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites in a medium dish and gently whisk. {Reserve the yolks for another purpose}
  • In another medium sized bowl add Panko, flour, finely grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper, stir.
  • Roll a few of the asparagus in the egg whites, drain off any excess and then roll in the panko/Parmesan to coat. Place on the prepared pan and repeat with the remaining asparagus.
  • Pop into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes flipping the asparagus half way through, continue to bake until the outside is lightly golden. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

MAKE the mayo & aioli:

  • In a mini food processor (or regular size) add a whole egg, the egg yolk, teaspoon of brown mustard and two teaspoons of lemon juice.
  • Place the top to the mini-processor and turn on high. With the food processor running, slowly stream in the grapeseed oil. This takes a few minutes so don't rush it while the processor is still running.
  • To make this mayo an aioli, remove the top, add in the remaining lemon juice, the chopped garlic and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth. For the best tasting mayo, store in an air-tight glass jar and refrigerate over night.

Notes

*you will also need a mini or regular sized food processor

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg