Air Fryer Asparagus

5 from 6 votes

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

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

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

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 7 minutes. No need to turn or flip if they were able to fit in a single layer. Serve immediately.

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.