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Air Fryer Asparagus | Crispy, Tender & Ready in 10 Minutes

Air Fryer Asparagus | Crispy, Tender & Ready in 10 Minutes

This Air Fryer Asparagus is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a simple, healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, steak, seafood, or pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting time 2 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, vegetables
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer 4–6 quart capacity works well
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For seasoning the asparagus
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For oil and seasonings
  • 1 Tongs To arrange and remove asparagus

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes if your model recommends preheating.Wash and trim the tough ends from the asparagus.Place the asparagus in a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus, shaking the basket halfway through.Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes.Sprinkle with lemon zest if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Thin asparagus cooks in about 6 minutes; thick spears may need 8–9 minutes.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts and browns better than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • Best served immediately.
    Choose asparagus spears of similar thickness so they cook evenly in the air fryer.