Air Fryer Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan Cheese
Fresh asparagus cooks quickly in the air fryer, then gets a bright squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a fast, elegant side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Asparagus
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (and lemon wedges, for serving)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the asparagus. Cut or snap off the tough, woody ends from the asparagus spears (usually about 1 to 2 inches). Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Air fry. Arrange the asparagus in the air fryer. A single layer is best, but the spears can overlap a bit. Fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness, shaking the basket several times to cook them evenly.
- Finish the dish. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 432.9 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
