Description
Crispy, baked asparagus spears coated in a delicious breadcrumb and Asiago cheese mixture, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus spears
- Breadcrumbs
- Asiago cheese
- Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Clean and trim asparagus spears
- Coat asparagus in breadcrumb and cheese mixture
- Bake until golden brown and tender-crisp
Notes
- Can be made in an air fryer at 400°F for 7-8 minutes using 75% less oil
- Choose bright green or violet-tinged spears with firm stems and closed, compact tips
- Can be breaded up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated uncovered
- Best served immediately for maximum crispiness
- Pairs well with lemon aioli, honey mustard, garlic yogurt dip, or balsamic glaze
- For keto version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour
- Asparagus is done when coating is golden brown and fork-tender with slight resistance
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 spears
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: crispy asparagus, baked asparagus, breaded asparagus, asparagus spears, vegetable side dish
