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    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Dijon Aioli

    Apr 11, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    We love french fries, but I've accepted the fact that I can't eat fried potatoes at every meal, so I've been turning other things into "fries." Our latest obsession is these air fryer asparagus fries, which I serve with a homemade lemon dijon aioli. They're coated in a parmesan and panko crust and air fried to perfection. They're crisp, tasty, lower-carb than normal fries, and super fast and easy.

    An asparagus fry being dipped into lemon dijon aioli. The Hangry Economist.

    Here's what you need for these asparagus fries?

    You only need a few basic ingredients for these asparagus fries. The lemon dijon aioli is optional, but it's so so good. You'll also need an air fryer!

    For the asparagus fries:

    • Asparagus
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Panko breadcrumb

    For the lemon dijon aioli:

    • Mayonnaise
    • Dijon
    • Lemon juice

    And the basics: ground cayenne, salt, eggs, minced garlic, and black pepper

    Here's how we make these fries.

    These air fryer asparagus fries are so easy and fast, which makes them the perfect easy side dish or appetizer.

    1. Prep the ingredients.

      Finely grate the parmesan cheese. If you can't finely grate it, throw it into a food processor and shred it into a fine powder. Add the parmesan cheese, panko, ground cayenne, and salt to a bowl and set aside. Add the eggs to a separate bowl and whisk until the yolk and white are combined. Two bowls, one with eggs and one with panko and parmesan cheese. The Hangry Economist.

    2. Bread the asparagus.

      Dip each piece of asparagus in the egg, then in the panko and cheese mixture. To avoid two dirty hands, I suggest using one hand for the egg dipping and one hand for the panko mixture, that way the panko doesn't stick to the egg on your hand. An asparagus fry being dipped into panko. The Hangry Economist.

    3. Cook the fries.

      Add to your air fryer in one layer, you may have to cook the fries in more than one batch if you have a small air fryer. Air fry for 5 minutes at 350°F. Asparagus fries in an air fryer. The Hangry Economist.

    4. Make the lemon dijon aioli.

      While the asparagus fries are cooking, make the lemon dijon aioli. Add the mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic to a bowl and stir to combine.

    5. Serve!

      Serve the fries and aioli together as a side dish or appetizer and enjoy!Asparagus fries on a plate with lemon dijon aioli in a bowl. The Hangry Economist.

    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Dijon Aioli: FAQs

    Can I serve these asparagus fries with a different dip?

    You can, use whatever you like! They'd be super tasty with ranch or blue cheese dressing too.

    Can I make these asparagus fries gluten free?

    Yes! Just substitute the panko for gluten free panko, crumbled gluten free crackers, or crumbled pork rinds.

    Do I have to make these asparagus fries in multiple batches?

    We recommend that you put the asparagus in the air fryer in one layer. If you overlap the asparagus, it won't cook evenly or crisp appropriately. If you can't fit all of the asparagus in your air fryer in one layer, you'll have to cook it in batches.

    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Dijon Aioli

    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Dijon Aioli

    These air fryer asparagus fries are coated in a parmesan and panko crust and air fried to perfection. They're crisp, tasty, lower-carb than normal fries, and super fast and easy.

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    Recipe by Mollie
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    Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    4

    servings
    Prep time

    15

    minutes
    Cooking time

    10

    minutes
    Calories

    185

    kcal
    Total time

    25

    minutes

    Ingredients

    • For the asparagus:
    • 6-7 ounces asparagus, cut into halves

    • 2 ounces parmesan cheese

    • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

    • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • 2 eggs

    • For the lemon dijon aioli:
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise

    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

    • Juice of ½ lemon

    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    Directions

    • Finely grate the parmesan cheese. If you can't finely grate it, throw it into a food processor and shred it into a fine powder. Add the parmesan cheese, panko, ground cayenne, and salt to a bowl and set aside. Add the eggs to a separate bowl and whisk until the yolk and white are combined.
    • Dip each piece of asparagus in the egg, then in the panko and cheese mixture.
    • Add to your air fryer in one layer--you may have to cook the fries in more than one batch if you have a small air fryer. Air fry for 5 minutes at 350°F.
    • While the asparagus fries are cooking, make the lemon dijon aioli. Add the aioli ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
    • Serve the fries and aioli together as a side dish or appetizer and enjoy!

    Notes

    • To avoid two dirty hands, I suggest using one hand for the egg dipping and one hand for the panko mixture--that way the panko doesn't stick to the egg on your hand.

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