Description
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked asparagus using an air fryer. This method yields tender and flavorful asparagus spears with a slight crisp, enhanced by olive oil and parmesan cheese seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 ½ pounds asparagus
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (plus more to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. While it heats, clean the asparagus by rinsing under cold water and trim off the woody ends to ensure tenderness.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper until evenly coated.
- Add to air fryer: Arrange the seasoned asparagus spears in a single layer inside the hot air fryer basket, ensuring they are spread out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Air fry: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6 to 9 minutes, adjusting time based on asparagus thickness. Check for tenderness and a slight crisp when done. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately, sprinkling extra parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your asparagus; thinner spears require less time.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling garlic powder or lemon zest before air frying.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for the best taste.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled but cook in batches for best results.
