Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan and Lemon
This air fryer asparagus is one of the most easy, delicious, and best ways to cook asparagus. This entire vegetarian side dish can be made in under 10 minutes with minimal ingredients. You’ll love how cheesy lemony crust balances out the earthiness of the asparagus. It’ll be your new go-to easy side dish for Spring!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon parmesan divided
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- Trim the tough ends off of the asparagus and toss with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Place the seasoned asparagus in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
- If needed, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Then program the air fryer for 7 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Once the cooking time is complete, plate the asparagus and top with the juice from half a lemon and the remaining parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Notes
If you're cooking thicker, rounder asparagus, add 1-2 more minutes to the cooking time.