Crispy Parmesan Asparagus with Parmesan Dipping Sauce
These fried asparagus are served with a parmesan dipping sauce for the perfect appetizer.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Starter
Cuisine General
Servings 4 Served
Calories 96 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Make the dipping sauce first. Mix the mayo, yogurt, parmesan seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Set up your breading station. Add two eggs and three tablespoons of water, a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper to a shallow bowl. Whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, combine the panko, Italian breadcrumbs, the Parmesan seasoning, a large pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Prep your asparagus by cutting off the tough ends. If the asparagus are very thick, peel the bottom half of each asparagus stem with a vegetable peeler. Start breading your asparagus. Dip in the egg and let the excess fall off. Then, roll it in the breadcrumbs. Dip it a second time in the egg mixture and then again in the breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the asparagus and place it on a plate. Continue until all the asparagus are breaded. Place the plate in the fridge for about a half hour to help the breading set.
Fill a cast iron skillet with enough canola oil to fill it just shy of half full. Heat to 350 degrees F. Add the chilled asparagus in batches and cook until golden brown. Place the cooked asparagus on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with salt. Continue until all the asparagus are cooked. You can keep the cooked asparagus on a rack set over a baking sheet in a 200-degree F. oven while you cook the remaining batches. Plate and serve with the dipping sauce. Enjoy.
Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, starter