Baked Asparagus Fries with Zesty Avocado Sauce

Get rid of that soggy, steamed asparagus and give these fries a try. With the perfect crunch and a flavorful dipping sauce, this dish is satisfying and light all wrapped up into one fry!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Ingredients

For the fries:

10-12 asparagus spears washed and trimmed
1 egg beaten
½ cup almond meal
1 tablespoon garlic salt

For the sauce:

1 avocado
½ lemon juiced
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash asparagus, pat dry, and trim off ends. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, beat the egg. Pour onto a small plate with rims. Set up another small plate with the almond meal. Mix in the garlic salt with your fingers until it is spread throughout the almond meal.
Dip each asparagus spear in the egg and then the almond meal/garlic salt. You may have to use your hands to sprinkle the almond meal mixture over areas that do not get coated.
Transfer asparagus spears to the lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. You may want to flip the spears over halfway through.
While the asparagus is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining the avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, water, and chili powder in a food processor or blender. Pulse into smooth, and season with salt to taste. Once the asparagus fries are ready, serve immediately with sauce and enjoy!

Notes

*You can also make this recipe by coating each spear in a flour of your choice, coating them in egg, and then dipping them in breadcrumbs. You will need to bake them for less time in this case, around 15 minutes.

**You can purchase pre-made almond meal at the store or use a food processor or coffee grinder to grind almonds to a fine meal.

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