Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan
Air Fryer Asparagus is tossed with olive oil and seasonings, then topped with parmesan cheese and crunchy bread crumbs. It is a quick, easy side dish and one of the best ways to cook asparagus.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Coat the asparagus with olive oil then toss it with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket. Use a parchment paper liner for easy cleanup.
- Sprinkle the parmesan and bread crumbs on top of the asparagus and drizzle with a bit more olive oil.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 6 to 10 minutes.
- Serve with a drizzle of lemon juice and some lemon zest to top it off.
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Notes
Asparagus Thickness
Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Thin stalks may be done closer to 6 minutes, while thicker stalks may need the full 10 minutes.Do Not Overcrowd The Basket
Spread the asparagus out as much as possible so the hot air can circulate. If the basket is crowded, the asparagus will steam more than roast and the panko topping will not crisp as well.Salt And Pepper
This recipe uses kosher salt. If you use fine table salt, reduce the amount slightly so the asparagus does not taste too salty.Adding Lemon
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice after cooking brightens up the parmesan and garlic flavor. Add it right before serving so the topping stays crisp.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg