Recipe

Golden, crunchy, cheesy, and secretly packed with green goodness — these Asiago Asparagus Fries are the snack (or side) that disappears the second it hits the table. Think mozzarella-stick vibes, but lighter, greener, and way more addictive. Perfect next to burgers, dipped in marinara, or devoured straight off the tray.

One quick tool upgrade (hello, Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater) gives you feather-light Asiago shreds that cling perfectly to every spear. No messy box grater, no scraped knuckles — just pure crispy perfection.

🥗Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side or snack)

1 lb thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed

1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

1 cup freshly shredded Asiago cheese

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra pop)

Salt & pepper to taste

Olive oil spray or light drizzle

For dipping: marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli

🔥Step-by-Step: From Spear to Crunch

1. Prep the Coating Station

Set up three shallow bowls:

Bowl 1: flour + salt + pepper

Bowl 2: beaten eggs

Bowl 3: panko + shredded Asiago + garlic powder + paprika

2. Shred the Star Cheese

Lock the cheese shredder hand crank on your counter, pop in the fine shred blade, and turn fresh Asiago into fluffy, snow-like shreds. Toss directly into the panko bowl — the finer texture sticks better and melts into golden lace.

3. Coat the Asparagus

Dip each spear: flour → egg → Asiago-panko mix. Press gently so the coating hugs every ridge.

4. Bake or Air-Fry

Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with oil (or use your air-fryer basket).

Arrange spears in a single layer. Bake at 425°F (or air-fry at 400°F) until golden and crispy, flipping halfway for even crunch.

5. Serve Immediately

Hit them with an extra whisper of Asiago while they’re hot and watch them vanish.

🍟Tips & Twists

Extra Crunch → Mix a little grated Parmesan with the Asiago.

Spicy Version → Add cayenne to the panko mix.

Make-Ahead → Coat the spears earlier in the day, refrigerate, then bake right before serving.

Kid-Friendly → Cut spears in half for perfect “fry” length.

🧀Conclusion: The Snack Everyone Fights Over

These Crispy Asiago Asparagus Fries turn the veggie everyone pushes around the plate into the star of the show. One bite and you’ll be hooked: crispy coating, tender asparagus, and that irresistible lacy Asiago crunch made possible by the feather-light shreds from your cheese slicer. Pure cheesy perfection, zero scraped knuckles.