Asparagus Fries With Smoky Chipotle Mayonnaise Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Blanch asparagus in boiling water about 2 minutes.
Immediately drain and put asparagus in ice water to stop cooking.
This will help keep a slight crunch to the asparagus and keep it bright.
Dry asparagus thoroughly with paper towels.
Use a little of the reduced fat mayonnaise to coat each asparagus spear, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
You can refrigerate at this point if needed.
Mix mayonnaise and chipotle together with a whisk or in blender.
Use 1-2 depending on how spicy you like it.
Heat about 1 inch of oil heat to 370 F in a frying pan, put in asparagus but don't crowd.
Turn to brown on all sides.
Drop some dip into the bottom of a champagne flute, add 3-5 asparagus and serve.