**Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, French-breaded asparagus is a delightful appetizer or side dish that is sure to impress your guests. This classic French recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Serve it with a dipping sauce of your choice for a complete and satisfying meal.**
**This article provides two variations of French-breaded asparagus: the classic recipe and a healthier baked version.**
**The classic recipe is made with fresh asparagus spears that are dipped in a batter made with flour, eggs, and milk, then coated in bread crumbs and fried until golden brown. The baked version is made with the same batter and bread crumbs, but the asparagus spears are baked in the oven instead of being fried. This results in a lighter and healthier dish that is still crispy and delicious.**
**Both recipes are served with a dipping sauce of your choice. Some popular options include hollandaise sauce, Dijon mustard, or ranch dressing.**
ASPARAGUS FRIES
Potatoes beware, asparagus are dressing up as French fries. Thanks to a beer batter and hot oil, the green stalks are golden and crispy. Lemon aioli makes great dipping sauce and there are three seasoning options depending on what mood you are in.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the seasoning: Stir desired seasoning combination in a large bowl until well mixed.; set aside.
- For the asparagus fries: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the lager and whisk until smooth. Dip half of the asparagus pieces into the batter, turning to coat completely and letting any excess drip off. Carefully add a few of the asparagus pieces at a time to the hot oil until all the battered pieces are added, then fry until golden brown on all sides and crisp-tender on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining asparagus pieces and batter, making sure to bring the oil back to 360 degrees F for the second batch.
- Toss the warm fries in the bowl with the seasoning combination and serve with the lemon aioli.
ASPARAGUS BRUSCHETTA
For a light bite, Elaine Sweet created these pretty appetizers. "I really like asparagus, so I'm always trying it in different things," says the Dallas, Texas reader. "This is a delicious twist on traditional bruschetta."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the asparagus; cover and boil for 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onions, lime juice, oil, garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, spoon asparagus mixture onto toasted bread. Sprinkle with blue cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRENCH BREADED ASPARAGUS
This was so good I couldn't resit posting it. It was on a little ticket attached to the asparagus I bought, grown in Mexico. Quite different and quite delicious!! I tweeked it to suit our tastes. (One hour chill time not included in cook time)
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat egg and mix with cold water.
- Mix crumbs, salt, cheese and paprika together.
- Dip asparagus in egg mixture then in crumb mixture, then in egg mixture again.
- Chill one hour.
- Heat oil in frypan,'til very hot but not smoking.
- Add breaded asparagus, fry, turning frequently until golden brown.
- Should be fried quickly, so the outside is browned but the asparagus is still crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 795.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.4
PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC
Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.
WOOD ROASTED SHAVED ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, BREADCRUMBS AND LEMON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise into strips (if using Brussel sprouts, use a knife or mandoline to shave the sprouts).
- In a large bowl, gently toss the shaved asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Pour the asparagus mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and loosely arrange a "nest." Roast until slightly browned and softened, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed bread and toss to coat in the olive oil. Allow the bread to toast evenly, tossing often, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the garlic to perfume the oil and bread. Remove the bread from the pan to a cutting board and roughly chop the bread pieces. Toss with the grated Parmesan and black pepper, to taste.
- Top the asparagus with the breadcrumbs. Garnish with more grated Parmesan.
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Provided by swedishmilk
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BREADED ASPARAGUS
Use as a side dish or appetizer. This recipe comes from the The Joanne & Rick Pitino Wildcat Cookbook. This was printed while Rick was at the University of Kentucky.
Provided by Jacqueline in KY
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steam asparagus, if fresh, can use whole canned asparagus in this recipe also.
- Dip in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat the 2 Tablespoons of oil in skillet and brown asparagus, turning gently.
- When golden, remove and serve.
- Note: The recipe says that Cauliflower can be done the same way, but I admit I have never tried it.
ASPARAGUS APPETIZER ROLL-UPS
This is a wonderful warm appetizer for springtime entertaining. It's perfect for showers and also makes a tasty first course for Easter dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon and green onion. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin; spread tops with cream cheese mixture. Trim asparagus 2 in. longer than bread. Place two spears on each slice; roll up bread and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm asparagus spears that are about the same thickness for even cooking.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears before cooking.
- To make the French breading, use a combination of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. You can also add herbs, spices, or grated cheese to the breading for extra flavor.
- To coat the asparagus spears in the breading, first dip them in the flour, then the eggs, and then the breadcrumbs. Make sure the asparagus spears are evenly coated.
- Cook the asparagus spears in a hot skillet with butter or oil until they are golden brown and tender.
- Serve the asparagus spears immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
French breaded asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal dinners. With its crispy breading and tender asparagus spears, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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