Craving crispy fries but looking to boost your veggie intake? Look no further than Asparagus Fries! These oven-baked or air-fried green spears transform into addictive finger food, packed with nutrients and flavor.
If you love asparagus as much as we do, try our Asparagus Dip or these Asparagus Deviled Eggs. Or try one of our other many asparagus recipes.
Imagine asparagus with a golden-brown, irresistibly crispy panko or parmesan breadcrumb coating. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast of textures – tender asparagus on the inside and a satisfying crunch on the outside.
Asparagus Fries are a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for:
- A healthy side dish: Ditch the greasy fries and pair these with grilled chicken, fish, or a vegetarian burger.
- A fun appetizer: Toss them in your favorite dipping sauce like marinara, lemon aioli, or ranch dressing for a crowd-pleasing starter.
- A satisfying snack: They’re a healthy alternative to potato chips, offering a satisfying crunch and a boost of vitamins.
With their versatility and ease of preparation, Asparagus Fries are a must-try for anyone looking to add a fun and healthy twist to their meals!
Why You’ll Love These Asparagus Fries with Garlic Aioli
For the Asparagus Fries:
- Better For You Indulgence: They satisfy your craving for crispy fries but deliver a better for you dose of vitamins and nutrients compared to traditional potato fries.
- Flavor & Texture Explosion: The asparagus offers a slightly sweet and earthy flavor, perfectly complemented by the crispy, golden-brown panko or parmesan breadcrumb coating. Each bite is a delightful contrast of textures – tender asparagus inside and a satisfying crunch outside.
- Versatility: They can be enjoyed as a healthy side dish with grilled protein, a fun appetizer with dipping sauces, or even a satisfying snack alternative to potato chips.
Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce:
- Creamy & Flavorful: The garlic aioli adds a creamy element to balance the crispness of the fries.
- Garlicky Goodness: The roasted garlic in the aioli infuses a delicious, savory flavor that complements the asparagus perfectly.
- Easy to Make: The aioli typically requires just a few ingredients and minimal prep, making it a quick and easy addition to the fries.
Together:
- Perfect Pairing: The combination of asparagus fries and garlic aioli creates a symphony of flavors and textures that’s both satisfying and delicious.
- Elevates the Experience: The aioli takes the asparagus fries from good to great, adding an extra layer of flavor and creaminess that makes them truly irresistible.
By combining the better for you indulgence of the fries with the deliciousness of the garlic aioli, you get a dish that’s both good for you and incredibly satisfying.
Making The Recipe
Baked Asparagus Fries with Garlic Aioli Sauce
Ingredients
For the Asparagus Fries:
- 1 bunch asparagus washed and trimmed
- 2 egg whites beaten lightly
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 Tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
For the Aioli Sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
For the Asparagus:
- Brush your baking pan lighting with olive oil to prepare it, and set it aside.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the lightly beaten egg whites in a shallow dish.
- In another bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients.
- Roll each asparagus spear in enough egg whites to coat the entire stalk and then place it directly into the next bowl of dry panko mixture and roll the spear until it’s completely covered with the panko mixture.
- Place each spear your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is crispy on the outside but still slightly firm on the inside. It might need a little more time depending on the size of the asparagus spear.
For the Aioli
- Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl or in the blender. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow all the ingredients to marry the flavors together.
- Serve with the Baked Asparagus Fries or any anything else you feel like dipping! So yummy!
I love your side dish for Sunday Supper.
I’ve only made these once and they were a big hit. Not sure why I haven’t done them again.
Your photos look terrific.
Thank you Maureen. They are so yummy, we make them often. It’s a sure way for me to get my kiddos to eat Asparagus. LOL
Yummy. I recently found a love for asparagus, but honestly didn’t have many (one to be exact) recipes for it. So big thanks for this one!
You’re welcome. I also have a roasted asparagus recipe that uses olive oil and salt and pepper that makes them just delicious.
Thanks for stopping by!
These look absolutely amazing. And we love asparagus. These will definitely be making an appearance in our kitchen!
Jen, they are super yummy, I know you will love them. Do let me know if you try them! 🙂
Holy yum! I have some asparagus in the fridge now – I think I am going to have to make this ASAP!
Pam, if you try them, let me know how you like them. We almost always have asparagus on hand, so I understand. This is one of only two recipes I’ve found that will get my kids eating the asparagus without making it “unhealthy”. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
Here’s a “didja know?” for any recipe that calls for minced garlic…didja know that in many grocery stores you can buy pureed or crushed garlic? That keeps the aioli super smooth, and chunk free. AND since the flavors marry for an hour or so, you use less.
Yep, I did know. In fact, that’s about all I use but some swear by freshly minced so I left it there.
I actually use store-bought minced garlic in a jar most of the time. I did not however, use less but we love garlic, so massive garlic flavor is perfectly okay for us. LOL
Thanks for the tip Deb!
I love veggies, so I’m def going to give these fries a try! Thanks for bringing these to Sunday Supper!
I love doing this with different veggies, but asparagus is by far our favorite. Thank you so much for stopping by and I look forward to our next #SundaySupper, Carla.
Nicole, These look absolutely amazing and I can not wait to try them!
Isabel, you simply must try them. They are very easy and so delicious and full of fresh flavors. Love them.
We probably eat them a bit too often, but since my kids love asparagus done this way or roasted with pepper, I’ll keep making them to get those veggies into their growing bodies. haha
xoxo Thank you for hosting #SundaySupper – it’s always such a blast and I get some of the tastiest recipes to try from the others.
Never considered asparagus fries…but baking these fries, I love even more…plus the sauce sounds like the perfect accompaniment! Thanks for a wonderful idea!
We’ve deep fried asparagus before and it was insanely good, just not kind to the waistline. These look just as good without all the guilt!
Your recipe is very similar to mine but I have always fried my asparagus spears. Will definitely switch to your method because it is lower calories. Thanks.