Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

Name: Parmesan Crusted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 ea eggs, beaten with 1 tsp water; 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp Shawarma Spice Blend; 1 Tbsp Vik’s Garlic Fix! Spice Blend; ½ tsp kosher salt; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed (about 20 spears, thicker spears work best); special equipment: cooking spray; 1 cup honey; ¾ tsp Harissa Seasoning; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt; ¼ cup sour cream; ¾ cup grated deseeded cucumber; 1 Tbsp Tzatziki Seasoning

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Servings

4 servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

13 minutes

Whether served as a side dish or an appetizer, these cheesy and golden crisp spears might be the tastiest way to eat your vegetables. For a true French fry vibe, cut asparagus into 4- to 5-inch pieces before breading. Achieve the perfect balance of flavors with sweet & spicy and cool & creamy dipping sauces.

Ingredients

Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 ea eggs, beaten with 1 tsp water
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp Shawarma Spice Blend
1 Tbsp Vik’s Garlic Fix! Spice Blend
½ tsp kosher salt
1 lb asparagus, trimmed (about 20 spears, thicker spears work best)
special equipment: cooking spray

Harissa Hot Honey

1 cup honey
¾ tsp Harissa Seasoning
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Cool Tzatziki Dip

¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
¾ cup grated deseeded cucumber
1 Tbsp Tzatziki Seasoning

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Directions

Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

Generously coat air fryer basket with cooking spray; set aside. In a large, shallow dish combine cheese and breadcrumbs; set aside. In another large, shallow dish whisk together eggs, flour, spice blends, and salt.
Dip asparagus in the seasoned egg mixture to coat; lift with a fork or tongs to let excess egg drip off. Transfer to the breadcrumb-cheese mixture and coat thoroughly. Place breaded asparagus in the air fryer in a single layer; air-fry at 400ºF for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway until golden. Work in batches if necessary. Serve with Harissa Hot Honey and/or Cool Tzatziki Dip.

Alternatively, oven-bake at 425ºF on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 11 to 13 minutes.

Harissa Hot Honey

Add ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to gently bubble, reduce heat to low. Heat for one additional minute; transfer to a serving bowl.

Cool Tzatziki Dip

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients to combine. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving for flavors to meld.

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