Low Calorie Asparagus Fries
These Low Calorie Asparagus Fries are just 68 calories and packed with flavor. You can cook them in the oven or the air fryers, directions for both methods can be found below. Special Tip: I supplied you with 5 low calorie dips to try out with these healthy asparagus fries.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin asparagus
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Homemade Seasoning Salt
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
- Wash and trim off the bottoms of the asparagus.
- To a pie plate or shallow bowl crack the egg and whisk.
- In a separate pie plate or shallow bowl combine the breadcrumbs and seasoning salt.
- Dunk the asparagus (in batches) in the eggs, then into the breadcrumbs. Roll in breadcrumbs and move to the baking sheet.
- Spray the asparagus fries with olive oil, and cook in the oven or air fryer (directions for both below).
- Serve hot with your favorite dips and sauces.
Oven Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are mostly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees.
- Air fry the asparagus (in batches as needed) for 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the asparagus fries, then sit fry for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 9.6gProtein: 4.8gFat: 1.8gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 2.7gCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
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