Asparagus Fries With Smoky Chipotle Mayonnaise Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb asparagus
• 1 cup panko
• 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• cooking oil
• ice cubes, in water in a large bowl
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1-2 chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo

Directions

1. 1

   Blanch asparagus in boiling water about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Immediately drain and put asparagus in ice water to stop cooking.

3. 3

   This will help keep a slight crunch to the asparagus and keep it bright.

4. 4

   Dry asparagus thoroughly with paper towels.

5. 5

   Use a little of the reduced fat mayonnaise to coat each asparagus spear, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   You can refrigerate at this point if needed.

7. 7

   Mix mayonnaise and chipotle together with a whisk or in blender.

8. 8

   Use 1-2 depending on how spicy you like it.

9. 9

   Heat about 1 inch of oil heat to 370 F in a frying pan, put in asparagus but don't crowd.

10. 10

    Turn to brown on all sides.

11. 11

    Drop some dip into the bottom of a champagne flute, add 3-5 asparagus and serve.