Crispy Chili Garlic Asparagus (Print Version)

Golden asparagus spears with chili-garlic coating and spicy sriracha mayo dip, baked to crispy perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Asparagus Fries

01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon milk
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1/3 cup grated Asiago cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Cooking spray or olive oil for baking

→ Sriracha Mayo Dip

13 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
14 - 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: first with flour, second with whisked eggs and milk, third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Asiago cheese, garlic powder, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Dredge each asparagus spear in flour, tapping off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange coated spears on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly spray asparagus fries with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil to achieve extra crispiness.
05 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
06 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Transfer hot asparagus fries to a serving plate and serve with sriracha mayo dip on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect balance of crispy exterior and tender asparagus inside
  • Bold chili-garlic flavor with a hint of smokiness
  • Simple three-step coating process creates restaurant-quality results
  • Baked instead of fried for a healthier approach
  • Ready in under 40 minutes for a quick impressive appetizer
02 -
  • Choose asparagus spears of medium thickness - too thin and they'll overcook, too thick and they may not get tender enough
  • For maximum crispiness, turn on the broiler for the last minute of cooking (watching carefully to prevent burning)
  • The sriracha mayo can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for flavors to meld
  • For a cooling contrast, serve with both the spicy sriracha mayo and a tangy yogurt-based dip
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