Best Crunchy Baked Asparagus Fries With Lemon Sriracha Dip Recipes

ASPARAGUS FRIES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the flaxseed meal and water and with a spoon, stir until combined. Let it sit until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. In the meantime, combine the aioli ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• On a flat plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
• Dip each asparagus spear in the vegan egg mixture until thoroughly coated, then dip in the breadcrumbs, pressing to secure them to the asparagus. Transfer the asparagus to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the breading process with the remaining asparagus, spacing spears about 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes. To finish the fries, set the broiler to high and broil the asparagus for 2-3 minutes, turning once on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove asparagus fries from oven and serve immediately with the prepared garlic aioli.

CRISPY BAKED ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• 1. Dredge asparagus in flour
• 2. Mix the Panko, parmesan, salt and pepper together.
• 3. Dip asparagus in egg and then into the mixture of panko and parmesan, salt and pepper.
• 4. Place in a single layer on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven (425 degrees) until asparagus are golden brown, approximately 7-13 minutes.

ASPARAGUS FRIES WITH SMOKY CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanch asparagus in boiling water about 2 minutes.
• Immediately drain and put asparagus in ice water to stop cooking.
• This will help keep a slight crunch to the asparagus and keep it bright.
• Dry asparagus thoroughly with paper towels.
• Use a little of the reduced fat mayonnaise to coat each asparagus spear, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
• You can refrigerate at this point if needed.
• Mix mayonnaise and chipotle together with a whisk or in blender.
• Use 1-2 depending on how spicy you like it.
• Heat about 1 inch of oil heat to 370 F in a frying pan, put in asparagus but don't crowd.
• Turn to brown on all sides.
• Drop some dip into the bottom of a champagne flute, add 3-5 asparagus and serve.

BATTER FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB OR LEMON DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• After cutting off the tough stems of the asparagus, wash well and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 200°F
• In a bowl wide enough to easily batter-coat the spears, add the flour, egg, wine, lemon zest, onion powder, celery salt, Kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well blended; batter should be on the thickish side. Let sit at least one (1) hour.
• For the dipping sauces:.
• HERB: Mix all of the herbs with the mayonnaise, season to taste. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
• LEMON: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve
• Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water. Drain, immediately run VERY cold water over them; blot dry on paper towels and set aside.
• Heat 3 inches oil in a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. (COOK'S TIP: Remember to return the oil to 375°F between batches of asparagus.).
• Dip the asparagus spears ONE-AT-A-TIME in the batter - Coat completely. Gently lower the spear into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears, but DO NOT CROWD. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon until lighlty golden.
• Remove each asparagus spear with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; if desired, sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt. Keep warm in the pre-heated oven for up to 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with one or both of the dipping sauces.

BAKED ASPARAGUS DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheese and mayonnaise. Place in a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or 2-cup ovenproof bowl. Bake at 375° until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with pita chips.