Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

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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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

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.

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