Ingredients
Extra virgin cooking oil/ avocado/ coconut oilSaltFreshly ground black pepper
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries With Breadcrumbs
For this recipe, we coat the asparagus with panko bread crumbs. The result is crispy, yummy vegetable fries that you will enjoy eating. Ingredients
One large eggOne teaspoon honey1 cup panko bread crumbs½ cup grated Parmesan cheese12 asparagus spears, trimmed¼ cup stone-ground mustard¼ cup Greek yogurtOne pinch of cayenne pepper (Optional)
Procedure
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Aioli (Keto, Paleo)
The addition of paleo, keto, and lemon makes the fries friendly to the kids. You can use the veggies as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Ingredients
32 stalks asparagus trimmed to about 6” or to fit your air fryer½ cup almond mealTwo tablespoons coconut flourOne spoon garlic salt½ teaspoon ground white pepperOne large eggTwo teaspoons waterAvocado oil or olive oil pump spray
For lemon basil aioli, dipping sauce
Three tablespoons fresh basil about one large handful of leavesOne teaspoon minced garlicOne egg yolkTwo spoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon kosher salt¼ cup avocado oil
Procedure
Toss the asparagus one by one into an egg wash and then coat with almond flour mixture.Place few stalks on a tray of the air fryer. You may cook more than one batch
if the stalks are many.
Apply a light mist of avocado oil spray on the asparagus.Insert the tray into the air fryer and set the machine for 8 minutes at 400 F degrees.Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by adding basil, garlic, yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a small blender, pulse to mix.Switch on the blender and gently pour in avocado oil. Blend the mixture for approximately a minute.To serve, drizzle eight spears with two tablespoons of sauce.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Asparagus
When using an air fryer for cooking asparagus, observe the following tips;
Avoid overcooking the asparagus, as it continues to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from heat. Be keen while cooking to prevent it from becoming soggy.Take it out from heat before it’s almost ready. You can still prevent overcooking by shocking the asparagus in an ice bath. Then, when you remove the veggies from heat, pour them in a bowl of ice-cold water.Avoid cooking overstayed asparagus as they are less delicious than fresh. In addition, stalks that look ridged or dry have lost their flavor.Trim the veggies efficiently. Only snap off the stalk end; it will easily break if it’s fresh.Wash the asparagus thoroughly. To get rid of sand, soak the veggies in cold water for a few minutes. Later rinse them in clean running water.It’s best to shock cooked asparagus in a bowl of ice water, this helps prevent overcooking, and the stalk remains crunchy.When storing the stalks, wrap the bottom end with a damp kitchen towel and place them in the salad drawer. You can also store them in a jug of cold water to keep the stalks fresh. But, don’t keep them for more than two days.While cooking, you can combine your asparagus with any of the following flavors; hard cheese, eggs, lemon, mint, mushrooms, oilfish, oranges, peas, potatoes, shellfish, and whitefish.
Check this too: Air Fryer How to & Troubleshooting Guide
Conclusion
Asparagus is a delicious snack that you can enjoy over the weekend. You can have it as a side dish, appetizer or eat it on its own. There are diverse ways that you can cook asparagus in an air fryer and have different flavors. For example, you cook asparagus fries with basil lemon, coat with panko bread, add spices like garlic and more. However, remember always to avoid overcooking the veggies by observing the tips mentioned above.
