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Oven Baked Asparagus Fries
If you’re looking for a way to liven up asparagus, this is it, my friends! These Oven Baked Asparagus Fries are a garden-fresh alternative to classic french fries and make a great side dish. Adding asparagus to your diet has never been easier or yummier!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 98 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan (can use nutritional yeast)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Lightly oil an oven-safe cooling rack with olive oil and set over parchment paper in a rimmed baking sheet.
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Set three bowls up for an assembly line for the coating. In bowl 1, add just the chickpea flour. Set aside.
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In bowl 2, add the eggs and beat. Set aside.
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In bowl 3, combine almond meal, parmesan, sea salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Working in batches, dredge asparagus in bowl 1 (chickpea flour), dip into bowl 2 (eggs), and then dredge in bowl 3 (almond meal mixture), pressing to coat.
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Place the coated asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears.
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Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
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Serve immediately. Can serve with ranch dipping sauce, if desired.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Oven Baked Asparagus Fries
Amount Per Serving (8 spears/fries)
Calories 98
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 171mg7%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 965IU19%
Vitamin C 6.4mg8%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.