Crunchy, light, and ultra-fresh. This air fryer asparagus parmesan recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish. 

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Sometimes, you need something simple like asparagus fries. Or air fryer asparagus bacon. Or make it tasty and add parmesan to it. This asparagus fries recipe is not just super easy to make, but it’s also healthy, delicious, and can be ready in under ten minutes.

The ingredients

Making air fryer asparagus parmesan is as easy as counting one, two, and three. Here’s a list of the ingredients you need:

• Asparagus – I like medium-thick spears best for this recipe, but always use fresh asparagus
• Oil – I prefer olive oil or avocado oil to make the asparagus crispy in the air fryer
• Parmesan – grated
• Salt and pepper for taste
• Fresh lemon juice, for garnish

How to make air fryer asparagus parmesan

• Break the ends off the asparagus stalks, about 1/2 inch.
• Put the asparagus in a deep bowl, salt and pepper, and brush with olive oil.
• Grease the air fryer grate with extra olive oil. Add the asparagus and roast for 7 minutes, shaking halfway through.
• After 7 minutes, sprinkle the asparagus with parmesan and fry for another 3 minutes.
• Serve asparagus immediately after frying. Before serving, you can sprinkle it with lemon juice.

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to pick good asparagus

Regarding asparagus, there are a few key points to consider. Thankfully, they are apparent enough. First, look for stalks that are firm and not wilted with a rich green color. Then, make sure the tips are tightly closed and compact. Also, always choose spears with similar thickness and length for even cooking.

Tasty dishes to eat with asparagus

Air-fried asparagus is a quick and easy side dish. Serve it with your favorite protein, or pair it with any of these recipes:

• Cajun pasta – With chicken and sausage, this one-pot cajun chicken alfredo pasta is crowd-pleasing comfort food
• Chicken Prosciutto Saltimbocca – Jazz up your weeknight dinners with this Chicken Prosciutto Saltimbocca – easy, tasty, and delicious
• Philly Cheesesteak – Thin slices of steak, melted cheese, and onions grilled to perfection on a fresh roll- it doesn’t get much better than that

Whoa-ho-ho-ho. Just hold it right there. If you crave more asparagus recipe ideas, try these recipes for a treat! My favorites are asparagus puff, creamy asparagus perfect for a cold day, and mom’s crab and asparagus soup!

Air Fryer Asparagus Parmesan

Crunchy, light, and ultra-fresh. This air fryer asparagus parmesan recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish. 

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ teaspoon pepper
• Fresh lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

• Break the ends off the asparagus stalks, about 1/2 inch.
  
• Put the asparagus in a deep bowl, salt and pepper, and brush with olive oil.
  
• Grease the air fryer grate with extra olive oil. Add the asparagus and roast for 7 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  
• After 7 minutes, sprinkle the asparagus with parmesan and fry for another 3 minutes.
  
• Serve asparagus immediately after frying. Before serving, you can sprinkle it with lemon juice.
  

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