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Air Fryer Asparagus with parmesan
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5 from 6 votes

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.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces asparagus fresh, ends trimmed
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher or flaked (use less if sensitive to salt)
  • 1/4 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.
  • 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.

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

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