Crispy Breaded Asparagus with Creamy Pesto Dip
- Contains Dairy
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Nuts
Ingredients
- 7-8oz Green asparagus (with woody ends chopped off)
- 2.1oz Grated parmesan
- 1.7oz Ground or finely chopped almonds
- 1 Egg
- A dash Salt
- A dash Pepper
For the creamy pesto dip
- 5.25oz Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Pesto
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the parmesan and the almonds in a shallow dish
Step 2
Mix egg, salt, and pepper in a second shallow dish
Step 3
Coat the asparagus spears by dredging them first in the egg mixture, then in the parmesan-almond mixture. (For a thick breading, dredge spears a second time). Place coated spears on a large sheet of parchment
Step 4
Insert crisper basket in Ninja Health Grill and close the lid. Select AIR FRY and set temperature to 170. Press START/STOP to begin preheating
Step 5
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, gently place the asparagus spears into the crisper basket in a single layer. Close lid and set cook time for 10 minutes
Step 6
While the asparagus is cooking, make the dip by combing the sour cream, pesto, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
Step 7
When cooking is complete, check the spears for readiness – they should be golden brown and crispy. For thicker spears, an additional 2-5 minutes of cooking may be necessary
Step 8
Remove asparagus carefully with a spatula or tongs – serve immediately with the dip and enjoy