Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

Asparagus spears are dipped in an egg white-mayonnaise mixture, then coated in Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs before a trip to the oven to bake into a crunchy, delicious side dish. Very easy and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• ½ lemon, juiced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
• ⅛ teaspoon grated lemon peel

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set a cooking rack over a baking sheet.

Step 2

Whisk egg whites, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and lemon peel together in a shallow bowl or on a piece of waxed paper.

Step 3

Dip each asparagus spear into egg white mixture, then press into crumb mixture to coat. Place coated spears on prepared rack; drizzle with olive oil.

Step 4

Bake asparagus in the preheated oven until coating is browned and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and serve immediately.