Fried Asparagus

Tender asparagus spears are dipped and dredged in a crispy breadcrumb coating and then fried to golden brown perfection in this easy fried asparagus recipe!

Why this recipe works

Fried asparagus is one of our favorite ways to serve up those hearty green spears. The crispy, crunchy coating adds the perfect element of texture against the tender asparagus.

Think of them as green bean fries – first dredged them in flour, then in the egg mixture, and lastly roll in breadcrumbs before popping them into a pan of hot oil to sizzle. Serve asparagus fries with ranch to dunk in for the tastiest appetizer or side.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

ASPARAGUS – When choosing asparagus for frying, be sure to get hardy spears. Very thin spears will not hold up well.

OIL – Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil can be used to fry the asparagus in. All of which have a neutral flavor profile and high smoke point for frying.

How to Make Fried Asparagus

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1. Cut the woody ends off the asparagus spears.
2. In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water.
4. Set up a dipping station of 3 shallow containers – bread crumb mixture, egg, and flour.
5. Dredge an asparagus spear in flour, then dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all spears.
6. Heat enough oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet to come about 1/2-inch up the sides. Oil should reach a temperature of 350 F.
7. Fry asparagus for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until brown, turning once during the cooking process. Drain on paper towels and serve!

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Fried asparagus is best served right away, so your best bet is only make as much as you will consume. You can reheat leftovers in an air fryer, but they likely won’t crisp back up as much and may be soggy. Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Yes, says to make sure your asparagus is room temperature when you bread them. Then preheat your air fryer to 380 for 3 minutes. Place breaded asparagus in air fryer and cook at 380 for 4-5 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve fried asparagus with ranch or aioli for dipping. Optionally garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice or grated parmesan but they are just as delicious all on their own. They’re most often served as an appetizer but also make a tasty side to your main courses. Enjoy warm after being drained on paper towels.

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