One more week and then I’m done my semester! Yay! Unfortunately, this also means hardcore studying time.
Eh.
I’m so bad when it comes to procrastination. Instead of going out or stalking people on social media sites, I cook or bake. And then eat. A lot. And this right here is just one of the results from my procrastination. In my defense though, I practiced my sign language between baking times 🙂
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches of fresh, organic asparagus
- 1 large egg
- hot sauce
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking oil. Wash asparagus and break off the tough ends. Beat egg and a couple drops of hot sauce together in a bowl.
In a shallow dish, mix together panko breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Using your hands, take one asparagus spear and place it in the egg mixture. Shake off the excess yolk and place in panko bowl. Completely coat in crumbs, and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with every asparagus spear.
Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Flip after 10 minutes.
Note: If you want a nice, thick coat on your “fries,” coat them in flour after you dunk them in the yolk and before you dip them in the panko mixture. I did not do this because I didn’t have the time, and just wanted a light, crunchy coat.
