Preheat oven to 450. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat.
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Poke holes in each asparagus with a fork and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Drain for 30 minutes on paper towels.
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Combine one cup parmesan, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, red pepper and butter in a shallow bowl.
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Whip egg whites and honey in a mixing bowl until egg whites form soft peaks
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Transfer to a 13x9 inch pan.
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Roll each asparagus stalk in the egg whites (don't worry if they aren't totally coated), and then roll them gently in the bread crumb mixture, patting the bread crumbs along the stalk
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Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet.
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Bake asparagus for 5 minutes
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake for another 4-5 minutes until cheese and crumbs are a golden brown.