Air Fryer Asparagus
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Description
This recipe trims woody ends from 200 grams of asparagus and tosses the spears in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to coat evenly. The asparagus is placed in a single layer in an air fryer basket and cooked at 200°C (400°F) for about 8 minutes, shaking halfway through to promote even cooking. The result is asparagus with crisp edges and a tender interior.
After air frying, the asparagus is topped with fresh lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and red chili flakes, providing a balance of acidity, umami from the cheese, and a hint of heat from the chili. This combination enhances the natural flavor of the vegetable while adding complexity.
To ensure the best texture, asparagus should be arranged in a single layer to avoid steaming, and cooking time may need adjustment based on spear thickness. This side dish complements a variety of meals and can be prepared ahead by mixing ingredients in advance and refrigerating until cooking.
Ingredients
- 200 g asparagus woody ends chopped off, spears
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pinch salt sea salt
- 2 pinch black pepper ground
- 10 g parmesan grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 lemon juice only
Instructions
- Put 200 g Asparagus spears into a bowl. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon Olive oil and add 2 pinch Sea salt and 2 pinch Ground black pepper. Mix well to coat all of the asparagus.
- Put the coated asparagus into your air fryer.
- Cook at 200°C/400°F for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking.
- Serve topped with juice of 0.5 Lemon, 10 g Parmesan and 0.5 teaspoon Red chilli flakes.
Notes
- You can mix and season asparagus ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to air fry.
- Snap asparagus ends off instead of cutting; they naturally break where they get tough.
- Arrange spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket to avoid steaming and achieve crispness.
- Adjust cooking time according to the thickness of asparagus spears: thinner spears need less time.
- Add crunch by serving with crushed cashews or almonds if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 952IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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