parmesan-panko asparagus spears

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). set a cooking rack over a baking sheet.
• 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.
• 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.
• bake asparagus in the preheated oven until coating is browned and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and serve immediately.