Almond- Crusted Oven- Fried Asparagus

Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour/ meal
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 bunches asparagus, tough bottoms trimmed

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Coat the rack with cooking spray.

2. In a very large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.

4. Place the asparagus in the egg whites and gently roll or toss until all of the spears are coated and moistened. A few spears at a time, transfer the asparagus to the almond flour mixture. Roll the spears in the mixture until evenly and well coated. If needed, pat the coating on the your hands.

5. Arrange the coated spears on a prepared rack. When all of the spears are on the rack, spritz them lightly with cooking spray.

6. Roast for 20 minutes or until crispy and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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