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Air fryer asparagus topped with cheese and lemon slices on white plate.

Air Fryer Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan Cheese

Diana
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.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 52
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Course Asparagus
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, (and lemon wedges, for serving)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, (for garnish, optional)

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.
  • Fresh green asparagus on wooden board.
  • 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.
  • Roasted asparagus in air fryer basket.
  • 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.
  • Fresh roasted asparagus with grated cheese and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 879IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, asparagus, vegetable sides
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