Panko Parmesan Crusted Asparagus
Panko Parmesan Crusted Asparagus is a crispy, flavorful side dish that adds crunch to any meal, making vegetables feel indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Asparagus
- 1.5 teaspoons olive oil to grease pan
- 1 pound asparagus
- cooking spray Cooking spray to spray asparagus
Breading Mixture
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour approximately
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs approximately
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch ground cayenne pepper
Lemon Garlic Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking pan with olive oil.
- Set up a breading station: place flour on one plate, beaten eggs in a bowl, and mix panko breadcrumbs with parmesan, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper on another plate.
- Dredge each asparagus spear in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, then coat with the panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking pan.
- Lightly spray the coated asparagus with cooking spray.
Cooking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Serving
- To make the lemon garlic mayo sauce, mix mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve the crispy asparagus with the lemon garlic mayo sauce for dipping.
Notes
Choose thin asparagus spears for a quicker cooking time and better crunch. Make sure to coat each asparagus evenly for the best flavor and texture. Don’t skip the cooking spray – it helps achieve that crispy golden finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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