Asparagus Fries

1 bunch of Asparagus medium spears
2 eggs
1/2 c flour
1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
½ c finely shredded parmesan cheese
Olive oil

Preheat the oven to 425

Beat the eggs in a pie pan that will easily allow dipping the asparagus spear

Place the flour on a paper plate or sheet of wax paper on the counter. Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan cheese and spread onto a second sheet of wax paper or a paper plate.

Trim and clean the asparagus spears, completely dry. Dip spears into the egg, then flour and very lightly coat. Dip into egg again and then into the breadcrumbs.

Place on a parchment lined baking pan, drizzled with olive oil.

Bake 6-8 minutes in the center of the oven, turn the spears and bake for an additional 8 minutes or until golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.

Serve immediately

Serve as a side or as an informal appetizer.

Can be prepared with gluten free breadcrumbs and flour.

Recipe by Jenn Borealo, Culinary and Education Specialist at Alstede Farms