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Air fryer parmesan asparagus is a delicious and healthy side dish you can easily prepare at home. Cooking asparagus in air fryer gets it perfectly crispy, and the parmesan adds a nice salty flavor. You can also add other seasonings or spices of your choice to customize the air fryer roasted asparagus flavor.
This parmesan asparagus air fryer recipe is straightforward and requires only a few ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick, easy side dish, healthy snack, or appetizer. Air fryer roasted asparagus with parmesan is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is made by roasting asparagus in air fryer and then topping it with grated parmesan cheese.
If you love asparagus, try my Asparagus Stuffed Chicken or Steak and Potatoes with Asparagus.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
- It’s healthy. Even with the added cheese, asparagus is a low-calorie food packed with nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. Air frying asparagus gives you a crispy texture and nutty flavor without the added oil and calories of frying.
- It’s flavorful. The combination of parmesan cheese, olive oil and seasonings like garlic powder and salt create a delicious flavor that complements the natural taste of asparagus.
- It’s versatile. Serve air fried asparagus with your favorite main dish, or enjoy it as a snack or appetizer.
Air Fried Asparagus Ingredients
- Asparagus: Select spears that are uniform in thickness and trim the ends. Medium spears are approximately the thickness of a pencil.
- Olive Oil Spray: Olive oil won’t harm the elements of your air fryer. If you don’t have spray, toss the asparagus with a small amount of light, neutral oil.
- Cheese: Use freshly grated parmesan cheese or your favorite cheese.
- Seasoning: Season with salt, fresh cracked black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder or use your favorite seasoning blend.
How To Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer
- Prepare the equipment. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare the asparagus. Wash the asparagus and trim the ends. Transfer to a sheet pan or flat dish. Spray the spears with olive oil and toss with the seasonings and grated parmesan cheese.
- Cook the asparagus. Place the asparagus spears onto the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 6 minutes, tossing the basket halfway through.
- Garnish and serve. Serve asparagus with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese and lemon wedges for garnishing.
Tips To Make Asparagus in The Air Fryer
- Choose fresh asparagus with a bright green color and a firmer texture.
- Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus before cooking.
- Spray the asparagus in olive oil before adding the parmesan cheese to help the cheese to stick and create a crispy coating.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese will have a better flavor and texture than pre-shredded cheese.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure the asparagus cooks evenly.
- Place the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if needed.
- Doneness can be adjusted to your preference. Shorten the cooking time if you prefer the asparagus to be crisp, and extend the cooking time for more tender spears.
Frequently Asked Questions
I do not recommend using frozen asparagus, as it tends to release a lot of moisture when it is cooked. I recommend using fresh asparagus whenever possible.
Asparagus, about the thickness of a pencil, will cook in a 400 degrees F air fryer for about 6 minutes. The time will vary slightly depending on the thickness of the asparagus and your air fryer.
Asparagus can be seasoned with your favorite seasoning blend or dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano. You can also vary the type of cheese that you use.
Leftover parmesan asparagus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the asparagus in the air fryer and cook for a few minutes until heated through and crispy.
Asparagus tends to become mushy and watery when reheated after freezing. While we don’t recommend freezing to use a side dish, you can freeze leftovers to add to soups, casseroles and omelets.
This flavorful side dish pairs perfectly with Honey Garlic Salmon Bites, Stuffed Chicken Marsala, Easy Grilled Chicken Satay or Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups.
More Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes
- Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
- Air Fryer Blooming Onion
- Crispy Air Fryer Eggplants
- Cheesy Air Fryer Tater Tots
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Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed, Medium thickness.
- Olive oil spray
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp. Garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Wash, and trim the ends of the asparagus spears and transfer them to a sheet pan or flat dish.
- Spray the spears with olive oil and toss them together with the spices, salt, pepper and grated parmesan cheese.
- Place the asparagus spears into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 6 minutes, tossing the basket halfway through. This is for medium-thick spears. If your spears are thin, they will cook for less time.
- Serve asparagus with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese and lemon wedges for garnishing.
Notes
- Choose fresh asparagus with a bright green color and a firmer texture.
- Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus before cooking.
- Line the air fryer with parchment paper, if desired.
- Spray the asparagus in olive oil before adding the parmesan cheese to help the cheese to stick and create a crispy coating.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese will have a better flavor and texture than pre-shredded cheese.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure the asparagus cooks evenly.
- Place the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if needed.
- Doneness can be adjusted to your preference. Shorten the cooking time if you prefer the asparagus to be crisp, and extend the cooking time for more tender spears.
