5 from 33 votes
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus cooks fresh asparagus spears with olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese, resulting in tender stalks with a slightly crisp finish. The air fryer method distributes heat evenly, preserving the vegetable's natural flavor and texture while adding a light cheesy crust. Optional toppings like lemon juice and crushed red pepper enhance the freshness and add subtle spice as desired.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus 1 lb, fresh
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- lemon juice crushed red pepper, additional parmesan cheese, toppings; fresh
Instructions
- Wash asparagus and break or chop off the tough ends.
- Place the asparagus spears into a mixing bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Preheat air fryer if required. Add asparagus to the air fryer in a single layer and cook on 400°F for 7-8 minutes. Note that the cook time will depend on how thick your asparagus is so watch it carefully.
- Serve asparagus immediately with a slice of lemon juice for squeezing and additional parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper on top, if desired.
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Notes
- Store cooled asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, though it may lose some crispness over time.
- For dairy-free or parmesan alternatives, sprinkle nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan on the asparagus after air frying for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 recipe
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Potassium
478mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 recipe | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.