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.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
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 12 ounces asparagus in 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon 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 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
- Air fry at 400°F for seven 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
