Wash and trim the tough ends from the asparagus spears. Pat them dry with paper towel
In a shallow dish large enough to lay an asparagus spear, beat the eggs
In a similar size dish, whisk together the Parmesan cheese, almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Dip each asparagus spears in the egg, then in the cheese mixture, rolling to coat them
Spray the air fryer basket cooking surface lightly with oil
Arrange the coated asparagus spears in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you will probably need to cook in batches)
Spray the asparagus spears lightly with oil
Cook 4 minutes, then flip the spears and cook 4 more minutes
Serve with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce (instructions below) or sauce of your choice.
Oven Frying Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Prepare the asparagus using the above instructions
Arrange the coated asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet
Spray the spears lightly with oil
Bake for 15 minutes, turning hallfway through
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
Refridgerate until ready to use.
Notes
Asparagus should be trimmed to remove the tough, woody ends. To trim asparagus easily, bend the spear gently by holding it on either end of the stalk until it snaps. It will break naturally at the point where the stalk gets tough and woody. Discard the woody ends, or keep them to flavour soups or other recipes.
Choose spears that are all around the same size for even cooking. Look for thicker stalks of asparagus if possible. If yours are very thin, reduce the cooking time.
Spray the coated spears lightly with olive or vegetable oil before air frying or oven frying for maximum crispness.
Space the spears apart so that they aren't touching in the air fryer or on the baking sheet. This allows the hot air to circulate freely around each piece.