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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Published: March 3, 2021 · Updated: March 3, 2021 · By: Krissy · 5 Comments
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    Crispy flavorful Air Fryer Asparagus with a small amount of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese is a quick and easy vegetable side dish recipe. The asparagus spears are perfectly tender and the tips are slightly browned and crisp. They only take a few minutes to prepare and cook!

    asparagus spears on rectangular platter with parmesan cheese in bowl

    Why this recipe is so great:

    • Quick and easy: This recipe takes very little prep, only a few ingredients, and cooks up in just 7 minutes.
    • Flavorful and crispy: Air frying asparagus cooks them perfectly tender on the inside and the tips are wonderfully crispy. The parmesan cheese adds the perfect flavor.

    Ingredients needed to make this recipe:

    • Asparagus - Thin or thick stalks is completely a matter of preference. This air fried asparagus recipe is for fresh asparagus and cannot be used to cook frozen asparagus.
    • Olive oil - Always use a tasty high quality extra virgin olive oil.
    • Parmesan cheese - Finely grated from a block works best. I use a microplane.
    • Salt and Pepper - Highly recommend freshly ground pepper and sea salt for this recipe.
    ingredients used to make Air Fryer Asparagus

    How to make Air Fryer Asparagus:

    1. Prep asparagus: Trim ends and toss the spears in the olive oil with the salt and pepper. This is best done in something like a walled baking sheet. Shake off any excess oil and spread into a single layer on the air fryer basket.
    2. Add parmesan: Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the top.
    3. Air fry: The asparagus should take about 7 minutes to cook at 400°F in the air fryer. Time may need to be adjusted based on the thickness of the stalks.
    • coat asparagus in olive oil
    • asparagus with parmesan in air fryer basket
      spread in single layer and top with parmesan
    • air fried asparagus in metal basket
      Air Fry for 7 minutes


    Cooking tips for best results:

    • Asparagus preparation: In addition to trimming the ends, I've also found that peeling the bottom half of each stalk, if they are particularly woody, creates a more tender bite of asparagus.
    • Grated parmesan: Pre-shredded parmesan will not stick to the asparagus. It is highly recommended you grate it from a block.
    • Cooking time varies: Depending on the thickness of the stalks, air fryer asparagus will take about 7 minutes to cook. Be sure to check doneness and extend or decrease cooking time, as needed.
    crispy asparagus tips with parmesan cheese

    Other great Air Fryer recipes:

    Have you recently started air frying and want to use it to make everything? Me too. Here are a few great recipe recommendations.

    • Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
    • Fall-off-the-bone Chicken Wings
    • Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
    • Bacon in the Air Fryer
    • Air Fried Salmon with Asparagus
    • Breaded Air Fried Pork Chops
    • Toasted Ravioli in the Air Fryer

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    Air Fryer Asparagus with parmesan

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Crispy flavorful Air Fryer Asparagus with a small amount of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese is a quick and easy side dish recipe.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Scale: 4 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces asparagus (fresh, ends trimmed)
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (kosher or flaked (use less if sensitive to salt))
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
    • 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese (freshly grated from a block with a microplane works best)

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
    • Coat asparagus in olive oil with salt and pepper. After fully coated, shake off any excess and lay in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Cover with a thin layer of grated parmesan cheese.
      asparagus with parmesan in air fryer basket
    • Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes. No need to turn or flip if they were able to fit in a single layer. Serve immediately.
      air fried asparagus in metal basket

    Notes

    Serving size might be considered small if you love asparagus. Consider doubling the recipe if you're looking for larger portions.
    • Asparagus preparation: In addition to trimming the ends, I've also found that peeling the bottom half of each stalk, if they are particularly woody, creates a more tender bite of asparagus.
    • Grated parmesan: Pre-shredded parmesan will not stick to the asparagus. It is highly recommended you grate it from a block.
    • Cooking time varies: Depending on the thickness of the stalks, air fryer asparagus will take about 7 minutes to cook. Be sure to check doneness and extend or decrease cooking time, as needed.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Beth

      March 16, 2021 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      This is my hubby and daughter's favorite even my picky eater loves it! This was definitely a big hit here! I can't wait to make this more!

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    2. Pam Greer

      March 16, 2021 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      I love how quick and easy this is! Oh, and the asparagus comes out perfect every time!

      Reply
    3. Sue

      March 16, 2021 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      I love making veggies in my air fryer - asparagus sounds like it would be delicious. Will try this next!

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      March 16, 2021 at 6:29 am

      5 stars
      You know, I have an air fryer and I NEVER use it. This recipe might just change that. So simple and it looks perfectly cooked.

      Reply
    5. Charla

      March 16, 2021 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I love asparagus and aside from making asparagus soup air frying them is the only way I will eat them.

      Reply

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